Machinery
Will this unconventional slurry spreading system escape proposed splash-plate ban?
At the moment, there is a growing fear among farmers that steps could be taken to ban traditional splash-plate slurry...
Environment
N.Ireland
Farmers fined in connection with fish kill incident
Two farmers from Co. Fermanagh have been fined recently at Omagh Magistrates’ Court, in connection with a fish kill incident....
Environment
Farmers fined in connection with fish kill incident
Two farmers from Co. Fermanagh have been fined recently at Omagh Magistrates’ Court, in connection with a fish kill incident....
N.Ireland
EU pumps €8.1 million into cross-border environmental recovery fund
A cross-border environmental project that will protect endangered species and restore natural habitats is to receive €8.1 million in funding,...
Environment
EU pumps €8.1 million into cross-border environmental recovery fund
A cross-border environmental project that will protect endangered species and restore natural habitats is to receive €8.1 million in funding,...
N.Ireland
NI college farm shows how to balance agri production and the environment
The Greenmount Hill Farm is situated at Glenwherry in Co. Antrim. Partially located within the Antrim Hills Special Protection Area...
Environment
NI college farm shows how to balance agri production and the environment
The Greenmount Hill Farm is situated at Glenwherry in Co. Antrim. Partially located within the Antrim Hills Special Protection Area...
N.Ireland
Farmers urged to destroy 'noxious' weeds...for the betterment of all
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners of the need...
Environment
Farmers urged to destroy ‘noxious’ weeds…for the betterment of all
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a reminder to farmers and landowners of the need...
Environment
‘Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment’
Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment, according to the Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency (NIEA), David...
Environment
'Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment'
Sustainable agriculture is dependent upon a healthy environment, according to the Chief Executive of Northern Ireland’s Environment Agency (NIEA), David...
Environment
Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland’s ‘biggest solar farm’
A project that has been described as “Ireland’s largest solar farm” has become operational, reportedly delivering enough power for almost 14,000 homes....
N.Ireland
Pics: £50m and 194ac for Ireland's 'biggest solar farm'
A project that has been described as “Ireland’s largest solar farm” has become operational, reportedly delivering enough power for almost 14,000 homes....
Environment
Grass breeding and short-rotation willow top the bill at AFBI forum
The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) hosted a recent National Trust Land Management Forum meeting at Loughgall, Co. Armagh....
N.Ireland
Grass breeding and short-rotation willow top the bill at AFBI forum
The Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) hosted a recent National Trust Land Management Forum meeting at Loughgall, Co. Armagh....
Environment
Farmer convicted and fined for polluting a waterway
A farmer from Co. Antrim was recently convicted and fined £750 (€867) at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for polluting a waterway. An...
Environment
Farmer fined for polluting waterway with slurry
A Co. Armagh farmer has been fined £500 (€575) for polluting a waterway with slurry at Newry Magistrates Court recently. Sean Magill,...
Environment
Roundup's active ingredient is 'not carcinogenic'
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) maintains that the weed killer glyphosate will not be classified as a carcinogenic. But the...
