Nitrates derogation threat is existential for dairy farmers
Nitrates derogation threat is existential for dairy farmers - 12 June 2024
Source: farmersjournal.ie
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EPA projects 'ambitious' 18% drop in ag-emissions by 2030
Under an "ambitious" scenario, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has projected agricultural emissions to decrease by 18% by 2030.
Nitrates Action Programme Environmental Protection Agency With Existing Measure With Additional Measure Existing Measures Low Emission Spreading
Source: agriland.ie
Soil sampling requirement included in 70% slurry storage grant aid
Some farmers importing slurry under the 70% grant aid for slurry storage will have to carry out soil sampling.
Nitrates Action Programme European Commission Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan Nutrient Importation Storage Scheme Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme
Source: agriland.ie
Five key nitrates rule changes all farmers need to prepare for in 2024
Five key nitrates rule changes have been outlined in an official Department of Agriculture letter, seen by the Farming Independent, which is set to issue in the coming days to the approximately 142,000 herd owners in Ireland.
Source: independent.ie
What do the nitrates changes mean for farmers?
What do the nitrates changes mean for farmers? - 24 January 2024
Source: farmersjournal.ie
20,000 water quality 'issues' identified on farms in last 5 years
A total of 20,000 issues relating to water quality have been identified on Irish farms over the last five years according to Teagasc.
Frank Omara European Parliament Advisory Programme Nitrates Action Programme Nitrates Expert Group Charlie Mcconalogue The Water Quality Working Group
Source: agriland.ie
'No possibility' of amending derogation decision - 15 November 2023 Premium
‘No possibility’ of amending derogation decision 2023-11-15
Virginijus Sinkevicius Charlie Mcconalogue European Commission Nitrates Action Programme European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius Nitrates Action
Source: farmersjournal.ie
Tillage sector needs 'to do more' to protect water quality - expert group
The government-appointed Nitrates Expert Group (NEG) believes that the tillage sector "needs to more to protect water quality".
Charlie Mcconalogue Darragh Obrien Nitrates Action Programme Nitrates Expert Group Department Of Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency
Source: agriland.ie
Almost 8,000 cross-compliance inspections carried out in 2022
Almost 8,000 cross-compliance inspections carried out in 2022 2023-10-25
Ireland Nitrates Action Programme Department Of Agriculture Irish Farmers Journal Good Agricultural Environmental Condition Basic Income Support Scheme
Source: farmersjournal.ie
Grazing platform size to come under review
Grazing platform size to come under review 2023-10-04
Nitrates Action Programme Ireland Nitrates Action Programme Nitrates Expert Group Nitrates Action Irish Farmers Journal Stocking Rate
Source: farmersjournal.ie