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Farmers urged to spray pesticides responsibly by Uisce Éireann
Niamh Murphy
Farmers are urged to consider the vulnerability of their local drinking water supplies when spreading pesticides, as Uisce Éireann found 52 exceedances of pesticides in public drinking water last year.
24 April 2024 News
Opposition to Mayo forestry planting by French firm
Locals claim that 50% of the lands at Craggagh, between Balla and Kiltimagh, is already planted to Sitka spruce and other conifers.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Nutrients remain in Lough Neagh for 40 years
Scientists from the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute spoke about Lough Neagh during an online event last week.
EIP calls announced for animal welfare and gender balance
The latest European Innovation Partnership project calls are two new themes not previously covered under this CAP funding source.
24 April 2024 Schemes
Footprint Farmers protect water quality with riparian zones
'Riparian zone measures can offer farmers guaranteed income for land that is often wet or difficult to maintain, while also protecting water quality, reducing flood risk and boosting biodiversity'.
24 April 2024 Footprint Farmers
Limerick County Council reminds farmers of silage effluent rules
Limerick City and County Council has reminded farmers of their obligations around effluents arising from silage making.
24 April 2024 News
Lakeland Dairies to host major water quality event
Lakeland Dairies will host a major information and education event on the importance of protecting and enhancing water quality next month.
19 April 2024 News
'Full resources of the State' needed to secure derogation, says IFA
Ireland will be the only country seeking an extension on the nitrates derogation beyond 2026 and IFA president Francie Gorman has said the Government must defend this.
18 April 2024 News
Milk price under pressure – Dairygold CEO
The entire dairy industry is hinging on the nitrates derogation being retained, Michael Harte, the CEO of Dairygold, said.
10 April 2024 News
Aurivo launches new sustainability bonus
Suppliers must complete a compulsory measure alongside a number of voluntary measures this year to be eligible for the bonus next year.
2 April 2024 News
Prioritise Farming with Nature, says green lobby
Agri-environment schemes should become the central pillar of future farm support, MLAs at Stormont have been told.
27 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Raw sewage discharges to end ‘by 2026’
The Department of Housing expects an end to raw sewage being pumped into waterways within three years.
27 March 2024 News