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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 11 May 2026

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

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Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

Still time to vaccinate against bluetongue – Department

NEWS 6 May 2026

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

Strathroy milk bought in south should be under milk agency’s remit – Cahill

NEWS 17 April 2026

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

NEWS 14 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

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Court of Justice opinion points to tighter derogation regime

Court of Justice opinion points to tighter derogation regime

The challenge for the farm sector is to retain a nitrates derogation that is not prohibitive in terns of red tape and cost, writes barrister Ciaran Dolan.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Farmers can now apply for a 2026 nitrates derogation, view 2025 bovine grassland stocking rates and declare this year's herd banding for nitrates.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Advocate general Juliane Kokott of the European Court of Justice cautioned that increased nitrogen applications cannot affect water quality.

NEWS 11 February 2026

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

The IFA president expects a vigorous debate within the IFA on CAP, and unashamedly supports prioritising productive farmers.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Hopes for NI market to reopen fully in coming weeks

Hopes for NI market to reopen fully in coming weeks

The cross-border livestock trade is deeply integrated and prolonged disruption will benefit absolutely nobody, ICOS has said.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Sheep Management: soil sample validity, grass management and TAMS deadlines

Sheep Management: soil sample validity, grass management and TAMS deadlines

Soil samples taken from 15 September 2022 will remain valid for 2026 with samples taken before this no longer valid for Nitrates purposes.

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Moving the dial on soil fertility and water quality

Moving the dial on soil fertility and water quality

Dr David Wall, president of the Fertiliser Association of Ireland, paints a picture of the current fertiliser industry in Ireland.

FERTILIZERS 11 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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