Environment

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

Grassland agri-environmental measures should be targeted to areas of intensive dairy, the Commission has advised member states for the next CAP.

NEWS 6 May 2026

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

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New NAP deal close to being agreed, says UFU

New NAP deal close to being agreed, says UFU

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Farmers still without clarity on true cost of nature restoration regulation

Farmers still without clarity on true cost of nature restoration regulation

NEWS 6 May 2026

Changes made to NI nature scheme

Changes made to NI nature scheme

Changes made to NI nature scheme

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Gardening with Kitty: enjoy the art of direct sowing

Gardening with Kitty: enjoy the art of direct sowing

Gardening with Kitty: enjoy the art of direct sowing

GARDENING 29 April 2026

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Maximising our upland farms and marginal land

Maximising our upland farms and marginal land

"With hotter and hotter summers baking up grassland on the continent, we are in a unique position, weather-proofed for the future to continue to provide." –Ger Roarty, Co Donegal

LETTERS 23 April 2026

NI Water requires £3.5bn investment

NI Water requires £3.5bn investment

Major investment is required in NI Water if future environmental targets are to be met

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 April 2026

Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

Cut to VAT rate discriminating against marts – ICOS

"Marts must not be discriminated against. Non-VAT registered farmers must not be financially penalised," ICOS has said.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

Average price for good agricultural land up 7% in 2025

The national sale prices and rental prices for farmland are forecast to rise by 4% in 2026, according to the SCSI/Teagasc Agricultural Land Market Review & Outlook 2026.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Proposed Cork to Kinsale greenway not fit for purpose – IFA

Proposed Cork to Kinsale greenway not fit for purpose – IFA

Cork Country Council cannot find a way to develop the full project end-to-end currently and are proposing to divide the greenway into three different sections.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Decision letters for ACRES NPIs to be received in coming days - Department

Decision letters for ACRES NPIs to be received in coming days - Department

Just under €7m has been paid to 2,929 ACRES farmers to date in respect of the implementation of NPIs approved under the annual work plans for both 2023 and 2024, the Minister said.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Frustration is growing among farmers over the TAMS rank and selection process, with many farmers finding it difficult to avail of slurry storage and solar grants, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 23 April 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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