Environment
Climate research: Length of growing season 'projected to increase' in Ireland
The length of the growing season is projected to increase in Ireland which will benefit agriculture with “warmer soil temperatures”,...
EPA
Agri-Business
John Deere issues immediate recall on zero-turn mowers
John Deere have issued an urgent recall notice affecting over 40,000 of its zero-turn mowers that are powered by Kawasaki...
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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...
Environment
EPA report: 'Reductions' in national herd drove down GHG emissions
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that agriculture recorded one of the “largest sectoral decreases in...
Environment
EPA: Drop in volume of waste treated at at composting/AD facilities in 2022
There was less waste accepted for treatment at composting and anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities in Ireland 2022, according to a...
Agri-Business
DAFM to formally apply for renewal of nitrates derogation
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is set to formally apply to the European Commission for a...
Environment
Nitrogen 'concentrations' in rivers at lowest level since 2016 - EPA
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that “nitrogen concentrations” in selected major rivers have “reduced in...
Agri-Business
Farm inspection rates 'far below' level required to improve water quality - EPA
Farm inspection rates are “far below” the level required to drive compliance and improve water quality, according to a new...
Environment
EPA: Farm inspections not completed in Westmeath in 2023
Westmeath County Council “did not complete any planned farm inspections in 2023” owing to staff shortages, according to a new...
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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...
Environment
3 milk processors to be targeted for EPA enforcement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today (Tuesday, November 12) published its National Priority Sites (NPS) list for quarter three...
Environment
EPA: Support highest in urban areas for banning peat for home heating
Latest results from an ongoing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project suggest that the level of support for some policies such...
Environment
EPA: Planned GAP inspections for 587 farms in Co. Cork in 2025
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that more initial Good Agricultural Practice for Protections of Waters Regulations (GAP) inspections...
Beef
Research: 'Early warning system' for fodder crises needed
New research funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has looked into the various factors which contribute to fodder crises...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach: 'We must be ready to pull together' on nitrates derogation
Taoiseach Simon Harris told the Dáil today (Tuesday, October 22) that “we must be ready to pull together as a...
Environment
EPA: Agri emissions down due to less lime and lower milk output
Agricultural emissions were down 2.6% (-129 kt CO2 eq) in the first quarter of 2024 due to reduced lime application...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
EPA requests site-specific plans to investigate illegal peat activities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested that each local authority prepares countywide and site-specific enforcement plans to investigate and...
Environment
Photos released of large peat extraction sites with possible illegal activities
A number of large peat extraction operations around the country are being investigated for possible illegal activities by the Environmental...
Rural Life
45% drop in number of towns and villages discharging raw sewage
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Urban Wastewater Treatment in 2023 report, released today (Friday, October 11), highlights a 45% reduction...
Environment
EPA report 'recognises positive changes and challenges'
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “recognises positive changes” in farming and the agriculture sector, as well...