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Water

NI farmers reminded to check for leaks to stop money ‘going down the drain’

N.Ireland

1 month ago

NI farmers reminded to check for leaks to stop money ‘going down the drain’

With more and more livestock being turned out, NI Water is reminding farmers to check their land and farm buildings for leaks.

England now drought-free but increased risk of flooding in areas - EA

Environment

3 months ago

England now drought-free but increased risk of flooding in areas - EA

The wet start to this year has allowed for water levels in England to recover from last year's drought, according to the Environment Agency.

DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

N.Ireland

7 months ago

DAERA being investigated over Belfast Lough sewage discharges

DAERA is among several authorities being investigated over the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.

Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall

Environment

9 months ago

Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall

The National Drought Group (NDG) has warned that the current drought affecting the UK is to continue throughout autumn

Court: NI farmer fined £1,500 for water pollution offence

N.Ireland

9 months ago

Court: NI farmer fined £1,500 for water pollution offence

A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted and fined in court for a water pollution offence committed last year

Rural Life

10 months ago

Drought in England labelled 'significant incident'

The UK's National Drought Group met yesterday (Monday, August 11) with the current water shortfall...

Drought in England labelled 'significant incident'

Agri-Business

11 months ago

NFU secures 150 water abstraction licences for farmers in England

The National Farmers Union (NFU) have secured 150 abstraction licences for farmers in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire

NFU secures 150 water abstraction licences for farmers in England

Dairy

11 months ago

Dairy advice: Heat will test water systems and troughs on farms

Over the last number of days, the severe heat has more than likely tested your water system and troughs as the herd's water intake increased

Dairy advice: Heat will test water systems and troughs on farms

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offence

A court in Northern Ireland has fined a farmer for a water pollution offence arising from “farm effluent” being discharged into a river.

Court: NI farmer fined for water pollution offence

N.Ireland

1 year ago

NI Water urges farmers to check for leaks to avoid large bills

NI Water has urged farmers across the region to check their land and buildings for water leaks amid waning supplies

NI Water urges farmers to check for leaks to avoid large bills

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Public asked to help monitor NI water quality

Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir is urging the public to help monitor water quality in Northern Ireland.

Public asked to help monitor NI water quality

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Nearly €21m allocated to cross-border water quality projects

Almost €21 million in funding is to be allocated to three projects focussing on the management and improvement of water quality.

Nearly €21m allocated to cross-border water quality projects

N.Ireland

2 years ago

NI Water urges farmers to protect water when spreading slurry

As the slurry season comes to an end, Northern Ireland (NI) Water is reminding farmers to protect watercourses when spreading slurry...

NI Water urges farmers to protect water when spreading slurry

Environment

2 years ago

Agri pollution review must make regulations more workable for farmers - NFU

NFU Cymru has said that the review of the Water Resources Regulations must deliver practical changes to make them more "workable" on farm.

Agri pollution review must make regulations more workable for farmers - NFU

Environment

2 years ago

EA report shows water companies continue to 'underperform'

The Environment Agency has said its annual report on the environmental performance of England's...

EA report shows water companies continue to 'underperform'

Agri-Business

2 years ago

NFU Cymru seeks farmer feedback on water quality regulations

The National Farmers' Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has launched an online survey for farmers to...

NFU Cymru seeks farmer feedback on water quality regulations

Environment

2 years ago

UK govt announces steps to end 'crisis in the water sector'

New Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Steve Reed, has announced steps towards ending the "crisis" in the water sector.

UK govt announces steps to end 'crisis in the water sector'

Environment

2 years ago

Anglian Water fined over £50k for non-compliance

Anglian Water Services Ltd has been ordered to pay over £50,000 for failing, without reasonable excuse, to provide records by the EA.

Anglian Water fined over £50k for non-compliance

Environment

2 years ago

Anglian Water Services Ltd to be sentenced in July - Environment Agency

Anglian Water Services Ltd has been found guilty of failing, without reasonable excuse, to comply...

Anglian Water Services Ltd to be sentenced in July - Environment Agency

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Defra announces £1.6m fund for farmers to work to manage their water

A £1.6 million fund has been announced by Defra for farmers to investigate different methods to manage water in their area.

Defra announces £1.6m fund for farmers to work to manage their water

Agri-Business

2 years ago

NDG: 'Farmers are currently facing the problem of too much water'

The National Drought Group (NDG) has said farmers are currently facing the problem of too much...

NDG: 'Farmers are currently facing the problem of too much water'

Environment

2 years ago

£11m in water company fines to fund a new Water Restoration Fund

Up to £11 million in water company fines will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration...

£11m in water company fines to fund a new Water Restoration Fund

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Wildlife charity calls for ‘urgent action’ on NI water quality

Ulster Wildlife has called for “urgent action” after a new report stated that European targets for improving water quality in Northern...

Wildlife charity calls for ‘urgent action’ on NI water quality

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