Dairy
'Farming for the Future' farm walk highlights farmers' concerns
Agriland attended the ‘Farming for the Future’ open farm walk and panel discussion, which highlighted the measures that can be...
Water Quality
Dairy
What does the future hold for Donegal Creameries and Aurivo?
Earlier this week, Agriland was invited to Donegal Creameries to celebrate its 125th year in operation. The plant in Killygordon,...
Dairy
What can farmers do to secure the next derogation?
The ‘Farming for the Future’ open farm walk and talk event which took place on Donal Kavanagh’s farm in Baltinglass,...
Environment
EU Council paves way for final wording on water quality framework
The Council of the EU has agreed its negotiating mandate on the directive which will amend the water framework directive,...
Environment
No 'one-size-fits-all' solution to reducing agri-emissions - expert
The Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) is identifying the most cost-effective pathway to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and agri-emissions, and to...
Environment
Farm walk to examine rainwater management for water quality
A farm walk organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to focus on the management of rainwater as...
Environment
New research shows farmers want 'payment' for water quality measures
Farmers believe they should receive payment for measures leading to improvement in water quality, either as payment for environmental performance...
Dairy News
Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO: We must get tougher on 'rogue farmers'
The chief executive of Kerry Dairy Ireland has said that the dairy industry has to “get tougher” on rogue farmers...
Environment
Deadlines for water action targets could be extended if they are 'infeasible'
A “decline in water quality is putting Ireland’s clean and green image at risk, according to the draft Water Action...
Environment
Govt committed to retaining derogation despite water quality report - minister
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said the government will not change its “absolute commitment” to...
Environment
'Big appetite' on farms for improving water quality - DAFM chief inspector
Farmers are “doing a lot” and “we have to ask farmers to do more” when it comes to agriculture and...
Environment
New Water Action Plan to see 'enhanced inspection' for agriculture
A new Water Action Plan is set to be launched in the coming weeks that will “seek to address pressures...
Environment
ICMSA is 'confident' farmers will deliver water quality improvements
Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) president Denis Drennan has said he is “confident” that Irish farmers will deliver water...
Environment
An Taisce: 'Step change' needed to improve water quality
An Taisce has called for a “step change” in the water quality measures being asked of Irish farmers to address...
Environment
Farmer water quality actions 'frustrated by DAFM grant delays'
Some initiatives that individual farmers want to take up that may improve water quality are being “frustrated” by delays in...
Environment
ICOS: Farmers are '100% committed' to water quality
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has today (Wednesday, June 12) defended farmers’ commitment to water quality following the publication...
Environment
EPA: 'No signs yet' of an improvement in water quality
There was “no significant change in any of the water quality indicators” for Ireland’s rivers,lakes, estuaries and groundwaters in 2023,...
Environment
Tirlán to host farm walk in Wicklow with focus on water quality
Tirlán will host a ‘Farming for the Future’ farm walk and talk in Co. Wicklow next Friday, June 21, with...