Environment

54% of 2026 ACRES scorecards submitted before 31 August deadline

The Department is encouraging ACRES-approved advisers to complete scorecards highlighting that any outstanding scorecards after this date may affect issuing of advance payments.

SCHEMES 31 July 2026

54% of 2026 ACRES scorecards submitted before 31 August deadline

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NI farmer appointed to Climate Change Advisory Council

NI farmer appointed to Climate Change Advisory Council

NEWS 30 July 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

NEWS 28 July 2026

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

NEWS 13 July 2026

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Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

The public consultation on proposed changes to the Nutrients Action Programme runs to early September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 June 2026

More investment needed to meet climate targets and avoid costly inaction - IFA

More investment needed to meet climate targets and avoid costly inaction - IFA

The answer is not less agriculture - it is smarter, more sustainable agriculture, IFA environment and rural affairs chair John Murphy said.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Land use review recommends up to 25,000ha per year of forestry

Land use review recommends up to 25,000ha per year of forestry

Recommendations in the report could see a more than 40% drop in cattle numbers or a more than halving of milk production.

NEWS 19 June 2026

Two key actions must follow NAP

Two key actions must follow NAP

A lot of effort has gone in to ensuring we have found a way forward on NAP.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 June 2026

Renewed optimism as Minister reaffirms AD plans

Renewed optimism as Minister reaffirms AD plans

Many developers and investors could be forgiven for questioning whether momentum was beginning to stall in the AD sector writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 19 June 2026

Applications for ACRES NPIs reopen

Applications for ACRES NPIs reopen

Initiative is available in the eight ACRES high-priority environmental areas.

SCHEMES 19 June 2026

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

Cork dairy farmer William Blackburn opens his gates to highlight the different measures farmers can implement to increase water quality in the Blackwater catchment.

NEWS 19 June 2026

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