Climate and environment

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

The EPA outlined four factors which influenced nitrogen concentrations between 2024 and 2026, with fertiliser use, weather and the size of the national cattle herd all included.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 September 2026

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

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Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

NEWS 12 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

NEWS 3 September 2026

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 August 2026

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

NEWS 12 August 2026

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No country on track to meet 2030 food emissions targets

No country on track to meet 2030 food emissions targets

Food systems emissions change will require annual reductions in excess of 60% if they are to reach the 2030 GHG targets, according to an FSCI report.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 July 2026

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

With drought conditions continuing across much of Ireland, Met Éireann gives a breakdown of what exactly constitutes a hot day, tropical night, heatwave or drought.

NEWS 24 July 2026

Paying farmers to cull cows: the Netherlands’ €615m emissions plan

Paying farmers to cull cows: the Netherlands’ €615m emissions plan

The typical Dutch dairy herd of 110 dairy cows yielding an average of 8,300l per year can draw down payments totalling €187,000 over three years under the scheme if it cut numbers by 20 cows.

NEWS 24 July 2026

Three-week delay costs 2t/ha loss in dry matter

Three-week delay costs 2t/ha loss in dry matter

Catch crops can return benefits for water and soil quality. Neilus Noonan Slaney, catchment co-ordinator at the Better Farming for Water Programme, tells us how farmers in Co Wexford are getting on.

CROPS 24 July 2026

Sustainable Livestock Village returns

Sustainable Livestock Village returns

The Sustainable Livestock Village continues to become a key feature of the Tullamore Show.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 July 2026

Catch crops sowing dates, applications and seed mixes

Catch crops sowing dates, applications and seed mixes

Here’s a rundown on catch crop sowing rates and application rates for ACRES and the Farming for Water Programme.

CROPS 24 July 2026

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

The EPA was assigned an enhanced enforcement role to oversee local authority water quality inspections under the Water Action Plan in 2024, in an aim to strengthen inspections.

NEWS 24 July 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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