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ABP Clones to reduce carbon emissions by 80%

The project forms part of ABP’s overall sustainability strategy and is part of an extensive decarbonisation plan that aims to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% from 2021 to 2030 in all ABP sites.

4 December 2024 NEWS

Keep drinking water clean for housed cattle

Providing clean drinking water is a key part of winter management in housed cattle, but it is a task that is often overlooked.

3 December 2024 MANAGEMENT

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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Important day for Irish democracy and Irish farmers

This election matters to farmers - and farmers matter to the outcome of this election.

30 November 2024 NEWS
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Researchers favour farm P balance calculation

Lowering the phosphorus balance on farms will quickly lead to improved water quality in NI, research shows.

27 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Farmer Writes: no water but all the rain

Water supply issues have created extra work on Tommy Moyles' farm at the weekend and he is now going to have to look at alternative water storage options.

27 November 2024
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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

Find out how to access water quality funds at Meath event next week

The farm event will take place on a farm in Moynalty, Co Meath, on Tuesday 3 December.

26 November 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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Fragmented farms hit hardest by water charge hike

Farmers with multiple mains connections are among those who witnessed the sharpest spike in their Uisce Éireann bills from October.

25 November 2024 NEWS