Environment

Why Teagasc is burying its underwear for soil health

Teagasc will provide visitors with much entertainment at this year's Ploughing, with experts on hand to answer any questions visitors may have, if you catch them before they get digging

NEWS 14 September 2026

Why Teagasc is burying its underwear for soil health

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Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

Young dairy farmer finds new income stream with AI spot spraying

FARM MACHINERY 9 September 2026

Ploughing a chance to convince on CAP

Ploughing a chance to convince on CAP

DEALER 9 September 2026

‘I will be going nowhere’, says Muir

‘I will be going nowhere’, says Muir

‘I will be going nowhere’, says Muir

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

NI working group publishes land report

NI working group publishes land report

NI working group publishes land report

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

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Five remaining farm hazardous waste collection days for 2026

Five remaining farm hazardous waste collection days for 2026

Farmers are being reminded of the five remaining hazardous waste collection days taking place across the country this autumn.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Payment claims system for ACRES landscape actions opens

Payment claims system for ACRES landscape actions opens

The Minister has announced the opening of the payment claims system for ACRES landscape actions.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

Key points on sheep dipping facilities ahead of breeding

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 14 August 2026

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Farm AD supplier offers 50% towards planning costs

Biolectric is offering to cover 50% of planning costs for its first five small-scale farm AD projects in Ireland, but uncertainty remains over planning requirements and grant support writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 14 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 14 August 2026

'The water crisis has eased on our farm, but the grass battle lies ahead'

'The water crisis has eased on our farm, but the grass battle lies ahead'

Surviving the recent drought was no mean feat for our Desperate Farmhusband, especially when the farm's well suddenly stopped supplying water.

BLOG 14 August 2026

Lakeland fined £115,000 for Artigarvan pollution

Lakeland fined £115,000 for Artigarvan pollution

The Lakeland Artigarvan facility operates as LacPatrick Dairies (NI) Ltd.

NEWS 14 August 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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