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Nitrates

MEP warns of 'serious consequences' if nitrates derogation is lost

Dairy

3 days ago

MEP warns of 'serious consequences' if nitrates derogation is lost

Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has written to government ministers, seeking "urgent...

Mandatory KT programme participation for derogation farmers in draft NAP

Environment

8 days ago

Mandatory KT programme participation for derogation farmers in draft NAP

The expansion of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) is a...

Environmental groups call for stronger measures on waterways

Environment

23 days ago

Environmental groups call for stronger measures on waterways

A coalition of 25 Irish environmental groups has urged the government to implement "stronger, more...

Nitrate levels decrease in 39% of river sites but 'too high' in 44%

Environment

24 days ago

Nitrate levels decrease in 39% of river sites but 'too high' in 44%

Concentrations of nitrates decreased in 39% of river sites over the period 2019 to 2024 compared to...

Officials update on derogation process as post-2025 uncertainty continues

Dairy

about 1 month ago

Officials update on derogation process as post-2025 uncertainty continues

Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have given an update on...

Environment

about 2 months ago

EPA: 'Swift action' could quickly reverse rising nitrogen levels in waterways

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has voiced concern after new data showed a sharp rise in...

EPA: 'Swift action' could quickly reverse rising nitrogen levels in waterways

Environment

about 2 months ago

EPA reports increase in nitrogen levels at 20 'representative sites'

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported that average nitrogen concentrations across...

EPA reports increase in nitrogen levels at 20 'representative sites'

Environment

about 2 months ago

'8 Actions for Change' to protect and improve water quality

Teagasc is enabling farmers to implement '8 Actions for Change' to protect and improve water...

'8 Actions for Change' to protect and improve water quality

Dairy News

2 months ago

Economic report on potential impact of derogation loss 'frightening'

The findings of a report on the potential economic impact of the loss of the nitrates derogation on...

Economic report on potential impact of derogation loss 'frightening'

Rural Life

2 months ago

Dutch role in helping to protect Irish peatlands honoured at Kildare event

The work of the Dutch in helping to protect Irish peatlands was honoured at an event this week in...

Dutch role in helping to protect Irish peatlands honoured at Kildare event

Environment

2 months ago

Minister receives new Teagasc reports to 'inform' next NAP

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has received a number of reports...

Minister receives new Teagasc reports to 'inform' next NAP

Rural Life

2 months ago

DAFM urged to publish 2025 nitrogen statement

The deputy president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA), Eamon Carroll has...

DAFM urged to publish 2025 nitrogen statement

Dairy

3 months ago

'Fragmented' dairy farms to potentially face chemical nitrogen cut

Dairy farms whose holdings are considered 'fragmented' could face a reduced chemical nitrogen...

'Fragmented' dairy farms to potentially face chemical nitrogen cut

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Call for NI Nitrates Action Plan to be fully funded

Farmers for Action (FFA) is calling for Northern Ireland’s new Nitrates Action Plan (NAP) to be...

Call for NI Nitrates Action Plan to be fully funded

Agri Politics

4 months ago

ICMSA urges minister to 'spell out' nitrates derogation proposals

The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA), Denis Drennan has called...

ICMSA urges minister to 'spell out' nitrates derogation proposals

Agri Politics

4 months ago

Gorman seeks EU Commission letter on nitrates derogation

The president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has called for clarity on the government's...

Gorman seeks EU Commission letter on nitrates derogation

Dairy

4 months ago

ICOS co-op chairs to travel to Brussels amid nitrates 'frustration'

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has said that it is "deeply concerned and...

ICOS co-op chairs to travel to Brussels amid nitrates 'frustration'

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Macra: Derogation changes could 'strip away opportunity for succession' on farms

Macra has called for the "protection of the family farm model" along with generational renewal in...

Macra: Derogation changes could 'strip away opportunity for succession' on farms

Agri Politics

4 months ago

ICMSA: Proposed assessments put many dairy farms at risk

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) believes the future of many family dairy...

ICMSA: Proposed assessments put many dairy farms at risk

Agri Politics

4 months ago

Heydon will 'leave no stone unturned' to secure nitrates derogation

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has promised to "leave no stone...

Heydon will 'leave no stone unturned' to secure nitrates derogation

Agri Politics

4 months ago

MEP tells commission 'stop moving goalposts' on derogation

An Irish MEP has called on the European Commission to clarify the specific conditions required for...

MEP tells commission 'stop moving goalposts' on derogation

Dairy

4 months ago

Habitats Directive involvement in derogation 'very concerning'

Subjecting farmers to assessments under the EU Habitats Directive before granting a nitrates...

Habitats Directive involvement in derogation 'very concerning'

Environment

4 months ago

Nitrates derogation to be tied to 'compliance' with Habitats Directive - DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has revealed today (Monday, July 7) that...

Nitrates derogation to be tied to 'compliance' with Habitats Directive - DAFM

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