25/08/2026
π Farm Inspection Season β Is Your Farm Ready?
Local authorities inspected 4,315 farms under GAP regulations last year, with 2,935 enforcement actions taken β a 68% increase on the previous year. Of those inspected, 43% were found non-compliant.
The most common issues? Uncontrolled runoff from farmyard manure, inadequate gutters and downpipes, poor separation of clean and dirty water, and slurry management shortfalls.
π‘ If infrastructure upgrades are needed to get your farm inspection-ready, a Cultivate farm loan from Listowel Credit Union can help. Unsecured loans up to β¬100,000, with local, personal service.
π Call us on 068 21938
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Loans are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.
Listowel Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Reg No. 359CU.
π Sources: EPA; Agriland