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Half of septic tanks failed inspection in 2023
Anne O'Donoghue
The EPA said a “significant number” of failed septic tanks were identified as posing a risk to human health and the environment.
8 May 2024 News
'Rapid' policy changes needed for biodiversity
The climate and biodiversity do not have time for incremental policy changes, ATU's Dr James Moran stated.
8 May 2024 News
Solar PV banned on Italian land
The decision aims to “avoid desertification” of Italian agricultural land.
State-led offshore wind farm sites revealed
The seas belong to the Irish people and how we develop them and use the resources must benefit the Irish people, according to Minister Eamon Ryan.
6 May 2024 Renewables
Farmers need clarity on biodiversity aims and supports - ATU researcher
The messaging on biodiversity and food production policy aims must be made clear to farmers if they are to buy into environmental schemes, an ATU researcher has said.
6 May 2024 Climate and environment
Agriculture to be pillar of Just Transition Commission
The Government said the Just Transition Commission will “ensure no one is left behind” in Ireland achieving climate neutrality.
2 May 2024 News
Farmers urged to spray pesticides responsibly by Uisce Éireann
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.
25 April 2024 News
Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer
Land availability and a lack of environmental regulation drew Monaghan man Brian Corr to Australia. Barry Murphy reports from Australia.
24 April 2024 News
ACRES is 'nothing short of a mess'
The number of Irish farmers participating in agri-environmental schemes is two and a half times above the EU average.
24 April 2024 News
Subsidy for methane-reducing feed additives on the cards
Some of the Government’s €14bn Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund could be directed towards cutting the cost of methane-busting feeds, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said.
24 April 2024 News
Recent spell of weather hits farming hard
What the recent weather patterns have brought to the doorsteps of Irish farmers is misery and hardship, writes Macra national president Elaine Houlihan.
24 April 2024 Community
Public needs farmers and farmers rely on public support
Ray Ó Foghlú is concerned that without a new approach to engaging with the public, farming will become dangerously isolated.
24 April 2024 Climate and environment