N.Ireland
3 Armagh men given suspended sentences for waste offences
Three men from Co. Armagh have been given suspended sentences for waste offences relating to over 6,836t of controlled waste....
NIEA
N.Ireland
Excess agri nutrients behind rise in blue-green algae in NI waters
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has said that excess nutrients from agricultural activities and wastewater pressures...
Agri-Business
Pause in construction of NI farm buildings ‘completely unfair’ – UFU
A pause in the construction of Northern Ireland farm buildings is “completely unfair” on farmers according to the Ulster Farmers’...
N.Ireland
Farmers’ help sought in NI wildfire prevention
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is supporting calls from other agencies and farming organisations for the help...
N.Ireland
Enniskillen egg producers fined for water pollution offences
A business in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh has been fined for water pollution offences totalling £17,500 plus a £15 Offenders Levy....
N.Ireland
Changes to NI General Licences under review
Changes proposed for Northern Ireland's General Licences include the removal of six species of wild birds. General licences are used...
Environment
River trust offers 75% grant to farmers in Ballinderry catchment
Farms in the Ballinderry river catchment could be eligible for a lucrative new grant supporting measures to improve water quality...
Agri-Business
Just 1 of NI’s 21 lakes classified as ‘good’ in latest assessment
Just one of Northern Ireland’s 21 lakes has been classified as ‘good’, according to a report released this week by the...
Environment
NI Water fined £80,000 over 3 major pollutions
Northern Ireland Water was today fined a total of £80,000 for three serious water pollution offences – including an incident...
Environment
Farmers fined over £2,000 for pollution to waterway
Three Coleraine farmers were convicted at Coleraine Magistrates Court on Friday (September 7) for causing two separate discharges of silage...
Environment
Anonymous survey asks farmers for their views on NIEA
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has launched an anonymous survey asking farmers to put forward their views on Northern Ireland’s...
Environment
Is it legal to draw water from the source in Northern Ireland?
With the dry weather continuing, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has urged businesses, councils and farmers...
Environment
Farmer urged to take care as heat and fish kills trigger summer water pollution warning
Industry, landowners and farmers have been urged to take extra care during the summer months to reduce the risk of water...
N.Ireland
Lakeland signs NIEA deal to encourage farmers to reduce ammonia
One of Northern Ireland’s largest milk processors has signed a deal with the region’s environment agency to help its suppliers...
N.Ireland
LacPatrick Dairies fined for pollution
LacPatrick Dairies’ Northern Ireland arm was today fined £5,000 at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court after it pleaded guilty to releasing polluting...
N.Ireland
End to slurry ban recommended in government report more than a year ago
A government-commissioned report by DAERA’s expert working group recommended ending the slurry ban more than a year ago, AgriLand can...
N.Ireland
Slurry export deadline extended in NI
Northern Ireland farmers now have an extra month to submit their slurry export forms as Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)...
N.Ireland
NI planning update: Department 'committed to sustainable growth'
Northern Ireland’s department of agriculture says it remains “committed to sustainable growth” and refutes farmer claims that agricultural planning applications...
