Environment
Hogan outlines how dates for spreading slurry were selected
The closed periods for spreading slurry in Ireland were decided following extensive consultation and were discussed with farming bodies and...
Phil Hogan
Environment
Changes to nitrates programme
A review of Ireland’s 2nd Nitrates Action Programme has concluded and a revised third programme has been finalised, according to an...
Other
No extension to slurry spreading season
The deadline for the slurry spreading season, October 15, will not be extended. This is according to the Minister for...
Rural Life
Moynalty wins 2013 Tidy Town competition
Congratulations to Moynalty Co Meath officially Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2013. Moynalty was today named best of the 832 towns and villages...
Agri-Business
More septic tank inspections starting this week
More than 1,000 septic tank inspections are set to take place within this week. Environment Minister Phil Hogan outlined a...
Rural Life
Best Kept Town winners, Castlecoote scoops first prize
UPDATE: Castlecoote, Co Roscommon is the overall winner of Ireland’s Best Kept Town competition 2013. The results were announced this...
Arable
€15m machinery deal for Keenan
Roll out the red carpet as Keenan has signed a E15m machinery deal with a multimillion Chinese firm. Richard Keenan...