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Next steps for the derogation war

Aidan Brennan looks ahead to some of the challenges facing Ireland as it embarks on the plan to retain the derogation after 2028.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Next steps for the derogation war

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90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2025

Derogation welcomed with some concerns over extra conditions

Derogation welcomed with some concerns over extra conditions

NEWS 9 December 2025

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 6 December 2025

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

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Listen: Heydon confident on derogation after assessments process

Listen: Heydon confident on derogation after assessments process

Aidan Brennan discusses the announcement around the extension of the nitrates derogation with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Three-year extension to nitrates derogation on the table

Three-year extension to nitrates derogation on the table

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed that the European Commission has proposed a three-year extension to the nitrates derogation.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Editorial: national effort on derogation pays off

Editorial: national effort on derogation pays off

The effectiveness of the national effort of the last year was proven, and the reward delivered this week.

VIEWPOINTS 15 October 2025

Investigating the performance of ewes and lambs on upland grazing

Investigating the performance of ewes and lambs on upland grazing

A new study aims to determine the effect of hill grazing on pre-weaning performance of ewes and lambs along with determining any impact on ewe grazing behaviour and hill ecology.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Minister hoping for vote on new derogation next month

Minister hoping for vote on new derogation next month

It’s better to get the right deal than a quick deal when it comes to Ireland's nitrates derogation, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

INHFA president says that while the ongoing accumulation of land by the NPWS is seen by some as a positive in protecting nature, he has a different view.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Senator Malcolm Noonan described the alleged illegal felling of trees as 'wilful destruction'.

FORESTRY 15 October 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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