Inspections

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

To treat scald effectively with footbathing lambs must stand in the footbath for the recommended period of time followed by standing on a dry, hard surface

MANAGEMENT 10 June 2026

Sheep Management: scald in lambs, weaning preparations and farmyard repairs

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Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

NEWS 10 June 2026

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

NEWS 9 June 2026

AHI gives great value for money, says CEO

AHI gives great value for money, says CEO

AHI gives great value for money, says CEO

NEWS 3 June 2026

Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

NEWS 19 May 2026

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Is biomass set to boom?

Is biomass set to boom?

Will changes to key policies and a growing focus on energy security lead to a new biomass boom, asks Stephen Robb?

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Proposal could put organic focus on conventional farms

Amendments submitted on an update of EU organic farming rules look to include “precautionary behaviour and actions” from “surrounding non-organic farmers”.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

North Cork Creameries was revisited 50 times by the EPA during 2025 in relation to discharge to waters.

NEWS 11 February 2026

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

HSA machinery and quad inspections to begin on Monday

The Health and Safety Authority has launched a national safety drive to tackle leading causes of fatalities on farms.

NEWS 11 February 2026

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

Factory inspections on both grading and trimming needed to be ramped up significantly to protect farmer confidence in the factory payments system, the ICMSA claimed.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

Get your act in order: Brussels' warning to Brazil on hormone beef

Brazil faces yet another on-the-ground EU beef audit this year after failures were uncovered in the last two inspection visits.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Editorial: Bord Bia row battles on as Murrin holds firm

Editorial: Bord Bia row battles on as Murrin holds firm

The bigger picture needs to be front and centre in any actions in the next few days.

VIEWPOINTS 11 February 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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