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Environmentalists warn Government on planning exemption proposals

Friends of the Irish Environment warned that planning oversight cannot be removed unless all legal requirements and environmental impacts are assessed.

NEWS 29 August 2025

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Little and large: Roscommon non-residential holdings for sale

Little and large: Roscommon non-residential holdings for sale

PROPERTY 28 August 2025

Slurry planning changes sought by farm bodies

Slurry planning changes sought by farm bodies

NEWS 27 August 2025

Editorial: Department needs to move dial on nutrient storage

Editorial: Department needs to move dial on nutrient storage

Editorial: Department needs to move dial on nutrient storage

VIEWPOINTS 27 August 2025

TAMS costings: how far off are reference costs?

TAMS costings: how far off are reference costs?

TAMS costings: how far off are reference costs?

FARM BUILDINGS 24 August 2025

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Farming News Podcast: €6/kg weanlings bolsters suckler farmer confidence

Farming News Podcast: €6/kg weanlings bolsters suckler farmer confidence

The autumn weanling trade, a steadier outlook for calf exports next spring and the costs of adding slurry tank space all feature on this week's episode.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Analysis: cost of getting to spec if slurry storage increases

Analysis: cost of getting to spec if slurry storage increases

Martin Merrick looks at the typical costs farmers may expect to face should they require additional slurry or soiled water storage.

FARM BUILDINGS 13 August 2025

Farm buildings focus: mishandling of TAMS not farmer’s fault

Farm buildings focus: mishandling of TAMS not farmer’s fault

Poor handling of TAMS funding is not due to mismanagement by farmers and they should not be penalised for this.

FARM BUILDINGS 13 August 2025

Regulatory uncertainty putting young people off – Dairy Industry Ireland

Regulatory uncertainty putting young people off – Dairy Industry Ireland

Uncertainty over the nitrate derogation is putting young farmers off investing for the future, according to Dairy Industry Ireland boss Conor Mulvihill.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Wind, solar and biogas planning exemptions reviewed

Wind, solar and biogas planning exemptions reviewed

Stephen Robb takes a look at the consultation which proposes to change or introduce planning exemptions for wind turbines, solar panels and biogas plants.

RENEWABLES 13 August 2025

Officials tell Minister to take tougher stance with non-compliant farmers

Officials tell Minister to take tougher stance with non-compliant farmers

Farmers who are found to have breached water quality rules should appear before a judge "if necessary", the nitrates expert group has said.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Dairy farmers 'likely' to need more slurry storage

Dairy farmers 'likely' to need more slurry storage

While the NitratesExpert Group advised additional slurry storage receives grant aid, TAMS III funds could be tight into 2026.

NEWS 13 August 2025

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SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

As the global conversation around sustainability intensifies, the SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE stands out as a concrete example of how livestock farming can adapt to meet environmental and economic demands.

SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

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