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Water Quality

Slurry spreading 'should be set by weather conditions only' - TD

Slurry

6 days ago

Slurry spreading 'should be set by weather conditions only' - TD

Farmers having to spread slurry in heavy rain "just because of the date" is not helping Ireland's water quality, a TD has warned in the Dáil.

Johnstown Castle open day to focus on soil health and water quality

Environment

7 days ago

Johnstown Castle open day to focus on soil health and water quality

Teagasc will host an open day next month at Johnstown Castle focused on protecting soil health and improving water quality on farms.

New NI Water scheme to improve Seagahan catchment quality

N.Ireland

14 days ago

New NI Water scheme to improve Seagahan catchment quality

NI Water invited farmers within the Seagahan catchment in Armagh to join a fully funded scheme for protecting and improving water quality.

ASSAP specialists to attend public water quality meetings

Environment

15 days ago

ASSAP specialists to attend public water quality meetings

Public meetings will take place next week in Limerick and Cork to discuss water quality, attended by ASSAP representatives.

New EU law on surface and groundwater comes into force

Environment

15 days ago

New EU law on surface and groundwater comes into force

A new EU directive revising rules for surface and groundwaters has today (Monday, May 11) entered into force.

Environment

2 months ago

Lee and Bandon-Ilen action plan targets improved water quality

The Lee and Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan, part of the Teagasc Better Farming for Water campaign, has been launched.

Lee and Bandon-Ilen action plan targets improved water quality

Environment

2 months ago

EPA: Increase in fertiliser sales linked to higher river nitrogen levels

Nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% in 2025 according to a new report published today (Thursday, March 19) by the EPA.

EPA: Increase in fertiliser sales linked to higher river nitrogen levels

N.Ireland

3 months ago

CAFRE rolls out new water quality training for agri-professionals

CAFRE has launched their water quality training programme to support agri-professionals who work with farmers to protect NI waterways.

CAFRE rolls out new water quality training for agri-professionals

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Integrated pest management a 'key driver' for UK agrochemical initiative

The Voluntary Initiative (VI) was established 25 years ago to demonstrate the highest standards of plant protection stewardship

Integrated pest management a 'key driver' for UK agrochemical initiative

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Drinking water quality 'remains high' across NI - report

Drinking water quality remains high across Northern Ireland, according to a report.

Drinking water quality 'remains high' across NI - report

Environment

4 months ago

NI AD company fined £6,000 after 'slurry-like' discharge

A Northern Ireland based company that runs an AD facility in Co. Derry has been fined £6,000 after a discharge of "slurry-like" material.

NI AD company fined £6,000 after 'slurry-like' discharge

Dairy

4 months ago

Derogation: Govt 'committed' to completing assessments by end of 2028

Ireland has committed to assessing the impact the granting of individual derogations will have on objectives set out under EU directives.

Derogation: Govt 'committed' to completing assessments by end of 2028

N.Ireland

4 months ago

Advice: What to know as NI closed slurry spreading period ends

The closed period for spreading slurry is a condition of the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations...

Advice: What to know as NI closed slurry spreading period ends

Environment

4 months ago

Nore Catchment Action Plan for water quality launched

The Nore Catchment Better Farming for Water Action Plan was launched this week.

Nore Catchment Action Plan for water quality launched

Environment

4 months ago

Uisce Éireann should deliver infrastructure 'as quickly as farmers' - TD

The same standards should "be applied across the board" whether it is Uisce Éireann or farmers, when it comes to water quality a TD has said.

Uisce Éireann should deliver infrastructure 'as quickly as farmers' - TD

Dairy

4 months ago

Tirlán to expand Farming for Water project across co-op catchment

Tirlán is expanding the award-winning Farming for Water: River Slaney Project across the Nore, Barrow, Boyne, Blackwater and Suir catchments.

Tirlán to expand Farming for Water project across co-op catchment

N.Ireland

5 months ago

DAERA minister opens fund to improve water quality

The 2026/2027 call for applications to the Water Quality Improvement Strand of the Environmental Challenge Fund Competition is open.

DAERA minister opens fund to improve water quality

Environment

5 months ago

European Commission officially extends Ireland's nitrates derogation

The European Commission today (Monday, December 22) officially extended Ireland's nitrates derogation for a further three years.

European Commission officially extends Ireland's nitrates derogation

Environment

5 months ago

Public consultation launched to identify challenges and pressures on water

A public consultation has been launched to identify the challenges and pressures on Ireland's water environment.

Public consultation launched to identify challenges and pressures on water

Dairy

6 months ago

Dutch cite decision for Ireland in bid to secure its own derogation

The Dutch Agricultural and Horticultural Organisation said the Irish extension highlights the importance of a derogation as an "instrument".

Dutch cite decision for Ireland in bid to secure its own derogation

Environment

6 months ago

Farmer training event to highlight importance of water quality

According to Waters of Life, around 100 farmers in the local area are participating in the EU-funded project.

Farmer training event to highlight importance of water quality

Dairy

6 months ago

Cautious welcome for nitrates derogation decision by farm reps

The decision today (Tuesday, December 9) to extend Ireland's nitrates derogation for a further...

Cautious welcome for nitrates derogation decision by farm reps

Environment

6 months ago

Confirmed - Ireland to retain its nitrates derogation

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon has this morning (Tuesday, December 9)...

Confirmed - Ireland to retain its nitrates derogation

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