Agri-Business
The government cannot continue to take a "head in the sand approach" to high levels of nitrogen and...
Environment
A new campaign to protect Irish waterways from invasive alien species has been launched by organisations across the country and NI.
Inland Fisheries Ireland has issued an appeal to farmers to remain vigilant during the fertiliser spreading season to avoid water pollution.
Farmers could be left counting the cost of a potential requirement to modify farm roadways, in order to prevent direct runoff into waterways.
Some farmers may be forced to fence off watercourses running through their land to prevent access for cattle by the beginning of 2021.
Rural Life
State agencies need to work with farmers to safeguard Ireland's aquatic environment, according to Thomas Cooney from the IFA.
Farmers across the country are being encouraged to follow a 6-point plan in order to reduce the risk of polluting waterways.
