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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

Watch: over 120 farmers attend water quality event in Cork

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43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

NEWS 17 June 2026

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

One in three older people in Ireland feel digitally excluded

EDUCATION 10 June 2026

Farming With Nature gets £9.3m budget

Farming With Nature gets £9.3m budget

Farming With Nature gets £9.3m budget

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

RENEWABLES 10 June 2026

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Everything we know about the €5,000 grant for old cars and jeeps

Everything we know about the €5,000 grant for old cars and jeeps

65% of the funding will be allocated to rural applicants while 35% will be available for urban applicants.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

Energy set to be key focus of Ireland's EU presidency

Energy security, affordability and sustainability will be a key focus during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Everything we know about the €5,000 grant for old cars and jeeps

Everything we know about the €5,000 grant for old cars and jeeps

65% of the funding will be allocated to rural applicants while 35% will be available for urban applicants.

NEWS 27 May 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 27 May 2026

First public consultation on Ireland's nature restoration plan launched

First public consultation on Ireland's nature restoration plan launched

The draft plan is based on a template provided by the European Commission, and it is hoped that following public and cabinet approval it will be submitted to the Commission in September.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Denmark to tax livestock emissions

Denmark to tax livestock emissions

Denmark's green tripartite agreement sets out a range of initiatives aimed at reducing the countries greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing biodiversity and improving water quality.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

Little or no prescribed burning in NI uplands

Farmers in Northern Ireland are required to notify NIEA at least seven days before a controlled burn is carried out.

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 May 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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