Environment
EPA: Ireland 'should advance' soil mapping and modelling
Ireland “should advance” soil mapping and modelling to support the proposed soil monitoring law and soil health assessment, according to...
EPA
Environment
EPA: Land 'could play a much stronger role' to lower emissions
The use of land “could play a much stronger role” than at present in reducing emissions, according to the State...
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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: Ireland ranks 'poor' on scorecards for climate assessment
Despite a “slight improvement” in Ireland’s environmental efforts, the country’s overall climate assessment ranks “poor” on the scorecards, according to...
Environment
EPA seeks less solid fuel use in home heating to cut air pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for less solid fuel use in home heating as a means to reduce...
Environment
EPA prosecutes Arrabawn Co-Op for breaching emissions 'value' in stream
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has prosecuted Arrabawn Co-Operative Society Limited for breaching emission limit values into a stream in...
Rural Life
Eight water supplies removed from Remedial Action List
Uisce Éireann has welcomed the removal of a further 25,763 customers in eight water supplies nationwide from the Environmental Protection...
Environment
New EPA report warns 'nitrate concentrations remain too high'
A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned that nitrate concentrations remain “too high” in rivers, groundwater...
Agri-Business
Emergency order to stop use of harmful pesticide in US
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency order banning the use of a pesticide which poses serious...
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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...
Agri-Business
What ASSAP water quality data is shared with the EPA?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repeatedly called on Teagasc to share data on farming activities, as it is unable...
Rural Life
Complaints to Laois CoCo on cattle accessing a river
Among the complaints received by Laois County Council this year include one on cattle accessing a river and causing water...
Environment
34% of Irish people 'alarmed' about climate change - EPA
A total of 34% of the Irish population strongly thinks that climate change caused by human activity is a “real...
Environment
EPA identifies 'compliance issues' at Kanturk, Co. Cork creamery
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has identified “compliance issues” at a creamery in Kanturk in Co. Cork which is operated...
Environment
Tirlán suppliers could receive minimum of €650 under new water EIP
Tirlán suppliers in the Slaney catchment area could receive a minimum of €650 for taking positive water protection actions, as...
Rural Life
Group water schemes body 'disappointed' with non-compliances
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) has welcomed the publication of a report by the Environmental Protection Agency...
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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...
Rural Life
Water quality in private supplies 'not as good' as public supplies
Water quality in private supplies such as private wells and group water schemes is “not as good” as public supplies...
Environment
Research: Peat soils cover 13% more area than previous map
New research has suggested that peat soils cover 13% more area in Ireland when compared to previously used maps. The...
Rural Life
Carlow CoCo agri inspectors to undertake 'investigative monitoring'
Carlow County Council agricultural inspectors are set to undertake “additional investigative monitoring” this year. This is according to a local authority...
Agri-Business
Water quality: 15% of non-compliances due to slurry storage
Only 15% of the non-compliances with the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) Regulations to protect water quality in the past two...