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Northern Ireland
Panel to advise Muir on new green quango
David Wright
Minister Muir supports the creation of an independent environmental protection agency in NI
20 November 2024 Climate and environment
Working with water and wildlife in Co Wexford
Joe Roche is a great example of a commercial dairy farmer with a genuine interest in protecting the water quality and natural habitats on his farm, writes Brendan Dunford.
20 November 2024 News
Concerns over CPOs, privacy and TB risks from west Cork greenways
IFA senior official met with Cork County Council to highlight farmer concerns over the council’s plans to construct three new regional greenways.
INHFA calls for scorecard and payment changes in ACRES
This comes following a meeting organised by Luke Ming Flanagan with European Commission officials.
19 November 2024 News
50 farmers contribute to new handbook on sustainable farming
The book shows farmers how to manage land in a way that enhances habitats, increases wildlife and harnesses natural processes.
18 November 2024 News
Letter about native hedgerows
"A longer-lasting hedge-cutter option." - Noel Daly, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Co Laois
13 November 2024 Letters
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
Hill farmers not recognised in splash plate ban - MEP
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has criticised the regulation that will mean that, from 1 January 2025, 41,000 farmers will be required to use new, more environmentally friendly equipment to spread slurry.
11 November 2024 News
New phase of turf cutting compensation scheme under consideration
Some 3,435 applicants had entered the Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme by the end of last year.
11 November 2024 Climate and environment
COP29 set to be low-key event
The annual gathering to discuss the global response to climate change starts this coming week, but has attracted little attention.
10 November 2024 News
Farmers ‘let down’ by current government - Wicklow election candidate
Independent Shay Cullen made the statement as he announced his bid to win a seat in the next Dáil.
8 November 2024 News
New committee tasked with advising rollout of Nature Restoration Law
The new advisory committee features one farmer, who milks cows in Co Laois alongside a small sheep flock.
7 November 2024 Climate and environment