Ammonia

New planning rules under review by watchdog

The new standing advice on ammonia from Natural England is seen by local farmer representatives as a way of unblocking the planning deadlock in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 February 2026

New planning rules under review by watchdog

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Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

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Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Amending planning rules on ammonia to allow replacement sheds to be built was a key issue that needed to be addressed.

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Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

Roadstone seeks to address concerns over proposed AD plant

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AFBI study finds ways to cut slurry emissions

AFBI study finds ways to cut slurry emissions

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CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

CBAM to increase fertiliser price and increase emissions

A move to CAN is likely when CBAM comes in and this will increase emissions from grassland, but not from tillage land.

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AD owner given five months to clear the site

AD owner given five months to clear the site

The Planning Appeals Commission has ruled against an AD plant outside Strabane.

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Dutch visit leaves a lasting impression

Dutch visit leaves a lasting impression

Fermanagh farmer John Egerton was among a group from NI who visited the Netherlands.

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