Department of the Environment
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Nov 2021
Little progress on carbon payments
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan stated he wanted to see farmers being paid to store carbon last June, but little progress has been made.
Siobhán Walsh on 13 Oct 2021
Long-awaited carbon budgets to be set
It has been a long process, but it now looks like carbon budgets will be set in the near future.
Donal Magner on 15 Sep 2021
Log prices still at record high
Large and medium sawlog prices up by 70% on 2020 prices for large and small sawlog but levelling off reported in recent sales
Amy Forde on 15 Sep 2021
Extreme rainfall events triggered landslides
Last year, the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) recorded three landslides in Kerry, Leitrim and Donegal.
Noel Bardon on 09 Aug 2021
Multi-species swards key to reducing agricultural emissions – Minister Ryan
Minister Eamon Ryan has said that there is significant potential for multi-species swards to reduce greenhouse gas emission reductions from farming.
Noel Bardon on 09 Aug 2021
Rising temperatures have ‘critical consequences’ for agriculture – Minister Ryan
Minister Eamon Ryan has said that a recently published report on climate change has highlighted trends of increasing global concern.
Amy Forde on 28 Jul 2021
Maize industry had four weeks to prepare for plastic ban – Samco
On 3 July, the plastic film used to establish maize in Ireland was banned from being used under the single use plastics directive.
Siobhán Walsh on 14 Jul 2021
How feasible are Mininster Ryan’s carbon storage plans?
Paying farmers to sequester carbon and generate carbon credits has turned into a topical issue among farmers. But how does it actually work? Stephen Robb and Siobhán Walsh report.
Donal Magner on 17 Mar 2021
Further announcements on Project Woodland
Independence, transparency and urgency emphasised by Minister Hackett in the appointment of new working board chairs and the need for a dedicated project management approach, writes Donal Magner.
Gerald Potterton on 11 Nov 2020
Farmer Writes: time for a new farm tyre collection scheme
Most fellows would rather pull their own teeth with a visegrip than cover pits with tyres, writes Gerald Potterton.
Barry Cassidy on 12 Oct 2018
Farmers advised to avoid morning rush at Athenry tyre recycling event
In two previous collections, between 9am and 11am was the busiest time and organisers have advised farmers to avoid them if they wish to avoid queues.
Barry Cassidy on 05 Oct 2018
Venue change for collection of waste tyres in Waterford
The venue for the next collection of waste tyres on 9 October has been changed from New Ross Mart to the old Albatros Fertiliser plant in Co Waterford.
The Dealer on 26 Sep 2018
Ploughing stands: your tax money at work
The Dealer asked selected Government bodies for the cost of building their stand at the National Ploughing Championships.
Thomas Hubert on 12 Sep 2018
Farm tyre collection to begin this month
Subsidised bring centres will take waste tyres from farmers at a reduced rate this autumn, with any future use on silage pits tightly regulated.
Thomas Hubert on 11 Sep 2018
Farm tyre collection to begin this month
Subsidised bring centres will take waste tyres from farmers at a reduced rate this autumn, with any future use on silage pits tightly regulated.
Phelim O'Neill on 09 May 2018
Is Brexit drift-hitting farmers?
While the three-crop rule got approval eventually, PAC produced a hard-hitting report on readiness for Brexit, writes Phelim O’Neill.
Peter Varley on 08 Mar 2017
Environment: Inland fisheries looses power to prosecute
'Summonses for offences under the Fisheries Acts currently before the Courts should not proceed' - Department of the Environment
Peter McCann on 09 Dec 2015
Durkan proposes new environment agency
Last week, Environment Minister Mark H Durkan opened a consultation to discuss options for an independent environmental protection agency in Northern Ireland.
on 04 Nov 2015
Farm transport hit by tractor tachograph legislation
Farmers transporting livestock and fodder long distance could soon have to install a tachograph chart as a result of enforced legislation.
David Wright on 28 Jan 2015
DARD to take on environment role
Most of the environmental functions of the Department of the Environment are set to be moved into DARD as part of the shake-up of Stormont departments.