Climate and environment

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.

YOUNG STOCK 11 May 2026

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

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Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

NEWS 8 May 2026

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

NEWS 6 May 2026

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 May 2026

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

NEWS 29 April 2026

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Most popular landscape actions in ACRES revealed

Most popular landscape actions in ACRES revealed

Over one in every four ACRES landscape actions approved were accounted for by rhododendron or cherry laurel removal actions.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

Surprise at INHFA move to back out of nature restoration report

Surprise at INHFA move to back out of nature restoration report

An independent committee, which the INHFA sat on, presented its final report on nature restoration to the Minister this week.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Sustained and targeted action to reduce nitrogen losses is required in the higher risk agricultural areas, the EPA has said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

Breeding Waders EIP now covers over 2,300ha out of 12,000ha goal

Around 170 landowners have already committed to protecting vulnerable bird species through the Breeding Waders EIP.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

EPA suspends North Cork Creameries from discharging wastewater

EPA suspends North Cork Creameries from discharging wastewater

Discharges from North Cork Creameries threaten to cause an immediate adverse effect on the environment, in particular the ecological and chemical water quality of the River Allow, the EPA said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Bush-burning ban drove shift towards heavier hedge mulching - Hedgerows Ireland

Farmers have been warned that a method of hedge-cutting one group said is on the rise could be putting the health and integrity of their hedgerows at risk.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 10 February 2026

Livestock farmers have to decide if they will use Irish grain – Bord Bia

Livestock farmers have to decide if they will use Irish grain – Bord Bia

Bord Bia would like to see recognition for the use of Irish grain, but at present it does not recognise the value of Irish grain.

NEWS 10 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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