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Farm emissions down 4.6% in Q2 2024
Noel Bardon
Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture were down in the first half of this year, driven by lower fertiliser use and fewer cattle in the national herd.
18 December 2024 News
'Too early' to identify cause of in nitrogen drop in water
New report based on the nitrate concentration data for 20 representative river monitoring sites shows a drop in nitrogen levels in Irish waters.
12 December 2024 News
Ireland applies for nitrates derogation renewal
New data released this week shows that nitrogen levels in Irish waters are at the lowest they have been since 2016.
New data shows drop in nitrogen levels in water
New report based on the nitrate concentration data for 20 representative river monitoring sites shows a drop in nitrogen levels in Irish waters.
12 December 2024 Climate and environment
Steps to improving water quality
Aidan Brennan reports from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference where Pat Dillon presented a paper on water quality.
4 December 2024 Grass & feeding
Farm inspection rates 'far below' level required - EPA
Over 4,500 farms are due to be inspected by county councils in 2025, up from 3,346 in 2024.
3 December 2024 News
Editorial: ‘stocking rate’ not key issue for dairy farms
This stocking rate row is core to why the handbrake is pulled on farm investment here in Ireland.
27 November 2024 Viewpoints
Policy pointing in the wrong direction
The problem is the attribution of emissions in accordance with the system of the UN Convention, which allocates emissions on a territorial basis, by production.
27 November 2024 Viewpoints
One third of farms failed council inspections in 2023
The control of soiled water was a major issue on farms inspected by county councils in 2023.
27 November 2024 News
Panel to advise Muir on new green quango
Minister Muir supports the creation of an independent environmental protection agency in NI
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Moyvalley Meats fined €4,000 for emissions breaches
The Co Kildare-based beef and lamb processor appeared in Naas District Court on Monday 4 November.
19 November 2024 News
Three dairy processors feature on EPA priority list over 'discharges to water'
The list names industrial or waste plants deemed by the EPA to be a priority for enforcement, due to a poor track record of compliance with their industrial license.
12 November 2024 Climate and environment