Derogation

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

A raft of environmental assessments is required by the EU for Ireland to retain the nitrates directive.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

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EU 'leaves door open' for Ireland to keep nitrates derogation

EU 'leaves door open' for Ireland to keep nitrates derogation

NEWS 15 July 2026

Reports signal more uncertainty

Reports signal more uncertainty

DEALER 8 July 2026

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

NEWS 3 July 2026

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Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 3 June 2026

NAP closes in on farms above 170kg N

NAP closes in on farms above 170kg N

David Wright explores some of the key issues likely to impact more intensive livestock farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

A million ways in which to spend a billion

A million ways in which to spend a billion

The Dealer muses over possible investments Tirlán could make with their investment pot.

DEALER 3 June 2026

Dairy management: Grass shortages and reseeds

Dairy management: Grass shortages and reseeds

Aidan Brennan has some advice for farmers grappling with a grass deficit due to recent cold weather.

MANAGEMENT 3 June 2026

Nature restoration law must be farmer led

Nature restoration law must be farmer led

'We must have all stakeholders ie consumers, farmers and government on board.' - David & Ann Moore, Midleton, Co Cork

LETTERS 3 June 2026

Focus intro: difficult time to invest in storage

Focus intro: difficult time to invest in storage

Farmers will have to put pen to paper and have a hard conversation with themselves regarding investment in facilities on farm over the next few years.

SLURRY 3 June 2026

Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

At the meeting, the president outlined that the dairy sector must focus on extracting greater value, improving efficiency and strengthening competitiveness.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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