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More septic tank inspections starting this week
More than 1,000 septic tank inspections are set to take place within this week. Environment Minister Phil Hogan outlined a...
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Bad weather hurting farmers
The bad weather until almost the middle of this year damaged agriculture throughout Europe, in some cases resulting in drastic...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Fodder alert from Teagasc
All farmers are urged to do a fodder budget for next winter immediately, according to Teagasc this afternoon. Most first...
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Battle of the bog
We have taken turf from a bog for generations. I am told we have turbary rights. What are turbary rights? ...
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Managing grass to produce fodder
A NORTHERN IRELAND VIEW ON GRASS So far the month of June has provided a welcome respite from the adverse...
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Thatch cottages grant under fire
Grants for the renovation of thatched cottages throughout Ireland are set to be significantly reduced. This is according to the...
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82 ash dieback disease cases confirmed
More than 800 concerned people attended one of a nationwide series of information meetings to learn more about Chalara fraxinea,...
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Ireland passes water quality report
A Teagasc report into water quality and farming in six catchment areas has showed positive results. The report on phase...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Farmers most active Allsop buyers
Some 19 land holdings and development sites are being offered for sale in an Allsop auction next month, with the...
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Seven heatwaves the past 30 years
Ireland has experienced seven heatwaves in the past 30 years and latest research from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says...
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Claims costal erosion is putting Galway hotel at risk
There are fears for 65 jobs in the renowned Renvyle House Hotel in Galway if costal erosion enables contamination of the...
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Global greenhouse think-in comes to UCD
An international greenhouse gas and animal agriculture conference is coming to Dublin next week and its main aim is to...
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Weather warning from Met Eireann
Road-users have been advised to exercise caution following a forecast by Met Eireann for rain, possibly heavy, throughout the country this...