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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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