DAFM clampdown on burning

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed revealed his officials continue to carefully monitor satellite imagery in order to identify any parcels of land that are burned illegally. Follow-up ground inspections will take place, where necessary.

Farmers were warned last week not to think they might get away with illegal burning of land, because most on-farm visits by Department of Agriculture officials are suspended due to the COVID19 crisis.

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed revealed his officials continue to carefully monitor satellite imagery in order to identify any parcels of land that are burned illegally.