News - peat
Local TD criticises delays to publication of report on horticultural sector
Deputy Carthy says that someone in Government needs to start standing up for these farmers.
Jan 7, 2022 15:26Hopes new bill will 'inject common sense' into peat harvesting restrictions
It will allow peat to be extracted from Irish bogs for use in the horticulture sector until a sustainable alternative is found.
Nov 23, 2021 18:10Fears for Monaghan economy if mushroom sector fails due to peat harvesting issues
Mushroom farmers are one of the largest users of horticultural peat in the country.
Oct 15, 2021 15:40Agriculture Minister to engage in solutions for peat shortages
The horticultural peat is used to grow mushrooms, which is an important sector in Cavan and Monaghan.
Oct 2, 2021 11:27It could soon be cheaper to import mushrooms than produce them locally
Growing Media Ireland says almost 4,000 tonne of the peat was recently imported into Ireland from Latvia.
Sep 21, 2021 13:37Gorse fire in Bragan Mountain will have "long-term" environmental impact
Monaghan County Council's Heritage Officer says the fire was likely the result of human activity.
Jul 26, 2021 13:21Chief Exec of Monaghan Mushrooms warns peat harvesting restrictions will have "real impact"
The Chief Executive of Monaghan Mushrooms says the changes are "unsustainable".
Jul 14, 2021 16:17Government warned jobs at risk in local horticulture sector because of ban on harvesting peat
The protection of bogs was one of the reasons the decision was made to implement the ban.
May 25, 2021 07:12Local TD claims illicit traders selling coal and briquettes in Cavan
She called for something to be done to level the playing field.
May 7, 2021 13:49Local fuel supplier questions Bord na Móna decision to stop peat harvesting amid briquette shortage
A local fuel supplier says there is already a scarcity of Bord na Móna peat briquettes, following the company's decision to stop peat
Mar 15, 2021 15:03NorthernSound Newsletter
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