Climate and environment

Climate transition lump sums on the cards for next CAP

The Commission wants farmers to have the option of lump sum payments for implementing on-farm climate transition plans.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 June 2026

Climate transition lump sums on the cards for next CAP

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What we know about farm climate payments after ACRES

What we know about farm climate payments after ACRES

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 June 2026

Crop area down 2% in 2026, cereals fall significantly

Crop area down 2% in 2026, cereals fall significantly

NEWS 23 June 2026

Many unknowns around carbon farming – Minister

Many unknowns around carbon farming – Minister

Many unknowns around carbon farming – Minister

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 20 June 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

Over 73,000ha entered into straw scheme for 2026

NEWS 20 June 2026

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Agricultural discharge the cause of Louth fish kill – IFI

Agricultural discharge the cause of Louth fish kill – IFI

The source of the pollution has been identified as an agricultural discharge and has been stopped, the IFI said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 8 May 2026

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

Ireland referred to EU court over private peat cutting

It remains to be seen whether the action is intended to clamp down on the milling of peat for use in horticulture, the cutting of turf on private lands or both.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 8 May 2026

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Claire Mooney, Suir catchment co-ordinator with the Better Farming for Water programme, outlines how farmers can break the pathway between nutrients and watercourses on farms.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 8 May 2026

North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

North Cork Creameries and Dawn Farm Foods site on EPA watchlist

Kildare-based Arrow Group’s site is listed due to “odour management” issues and North Cork Co-op Creameries Ltd appeared due to “emissions to water and infrastructure management”.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

Tillage area estimated to decline in 2026

The tillage area is estimated down this year. Crops like oats, beet and potatoes are the main contributors to the fall.

NEWS 8 May 2026

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

A senior Department inspector has warned that Ireland missing its water quality targets could be more significant than other EU countries against the nitrates derogation backdrop.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Giant hogweed is a non-native invasive hazardous plant, which can cause serious skin burns and other health issues.

NEWS 8 May 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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