Buffer zones

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Each of the new conditions will require close scrutiny, and the Habitats Directive assessment would still appear to be the most onerous of these.

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

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New conditions for derogation farmers

New conditions for derogation farmers

NEWS 3 December 2025

Derogation conditions: new buffer zones and cut to fertiliser rates

Derogation conditions: new buffer zones and cut to fertiliser rates

NEWS 3 December 2025

How farming was unfairly blamed for pollution for years in Waterford

How farming was unfairly blamed for pollution for years in Waterford

How farming was unfairly blamed for pollution for years in Waterford

NEWS 26 November 2025

Caution urged with pesticide use to protect water quality progress

Caution urged with pesticide use to protect water quality progress

Caution urged with pesticide use to protect water quality progress

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 8 September 2025

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Belview Eggs rise to sustainability challenge

Belview Eggs rise to sustainability challenge

Adam Woods reports from a Teagasc Signpost open day held at Belview Eggs in Co Louth.

POULTRY 19 March 2025

Certified Irish Angus event demonstrates sustainable water solutions

Certified Irish Angus event demonstrates sustainable water solutions

The event aimed to encourage farmers to avail of funding and supports to improve water quality at local level, writes Nevan McKiernan.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 March 2025

Tighter conditions for availing of reduced storage capacity

Tighter conditions for availing of reduced storage capacity

From 1 January 2025, holdings wishing to avail of reduced storage capacity by out-wintering livestock must not exceed a grassland stocking rate of 100kg of organic nitrogen per hectare

NITRATES 19 March 2025

The battle of the complicated buffer rules

The battle of the complicated buffer rules

Buffer zones and arable margins create a lot of confusion for farmers. The rules around them and types of watercourses are difficult to understand.

AGRI-SCHEMES 19 March 2025

Soil moisture key when spreading fertiliser - Teagasc

Soil moisture key when spreading fertiliser - Teagasc

Farmers spreading fertiliser should ensuring adequate soil moisture and that buffer zones are adhered to over the summer months to safeguard water quality.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Over 2,700 investigations carried out by IFI on farm settings in 2024

Over 2,700 investigations carried out by IFI on farm settings in 2024

IFI released the figures as it appeals to farmers and contractors to help protect Ireland’s rivers and lakes from agricultural pollution during the silage cutting season.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules

Fertiliser allowances for forage crops and buffer rules

There are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to feeding your crops and applying the correct buffer zones at watercourses.

CROPS 19 March 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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