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Sinn Féin’s Kenny clarifies position on derogation
Amy Forde
It is imperative that Government pursue a science-led partnership approach with farmers and other stakeholders on the nitrates derogation, Martin Kenny said.
6 September 2024 News
Water action plan shows 'drive' of farmers to improve water quality - IFA
The IFA has said that the breadth of new measures and actions that have been implemented in the last number of years by farmers is significant.
5 September 2024 News
Implementation key to reversing declining water quality - water forum
It comes after the Department of Housing published its third river basin management plan.
New action plan sets out roadmap to improve water quality
It is well past time to clean up our rivers, lakes and coasts, Minister for Nature Malcolm Noonan said.
5 September 2024 Climate and environment
‘If you’re losing nutrients, you’re losing money’
Teagasc adviser Hugh Rooney tells Caitríona Morrissey how farmers can make best use of their slurry, financially and environmentally, this autumn.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland needs locally produced renewable energy - Muir
Minister Andrew Muir made the comment at the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association's annual conference in Belfast.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Science 'must lead' Irish plans on water quality
The chief scientist for land and water in New Zealand said Irish farmers need a consistent pathway and advice on water quality.
28 August 2024 News
New Zealand has passed ‘peak cow’ period
New Zealand’s chief scientist for land and water said he does not think the number of dairy cows in the country will grow in the future.
24 August 2024 News
Editorial: Basics on water quality need sorting before progress can be expected
In order to drive real national change, we need much better measures for farmers. We need basic understanding among all farmers and then we need leaders.
21 August 2024 Viewpoints
Muir has ‘serious concerns’ for NI farm budget
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal earlier this week. Peter McCann reports
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Oireachtas committee wants Taoiseach to lead derogation fight
The Oireachtas agriculture committee published recommendations on nitrates policy after hearing months of stakeholder concerns.
21 August 2024 News