Inspections

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

Over 30 consignments of non-EU beef turning up at Irish border posts have been refused entry into the country since 2022, equating to around one in every 300 shipments.

NEWS 10 August 2026

One in 300 non-EU beef shipments refused entry at Ireland’s borders

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Muir orders review of Tyrone cattle cull

Muir orders review of Tyrone cattle cull

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

NEWS 24 July 2026

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

NEWS 22 July 2026

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

NEWS 8 July 2026

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Deadline to verify slurry imports nears

Deadline to verify slurry imports nears

All imports of organic nutrients taking place between 1 January and 30 June 2026 must be verified by the importer by 14 July 2026 to be accepted by the Department.

SCHEMES 19 May 2026

Teagasc urges farmers to act now to improve water quality

Teagasc urges farmers to act now to improve water quality

Non-compliance is primarily attributable to management practices rather than structural deficiencies on farms, director of research at Teagasc Pat Dillon said.

NEWS 19 May 2026

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

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 19 May 2026

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

In 2025, 43% of farms across Ireland failed water quality inspections carried out by local authorities.

NEWS 19 May 2026

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

Local authorities carried out 1,280 follow-up inspections, which was double on the previous year, with 48% found to be compliant.

NEWS 19 May 2026

AHI gives great value for money, says CEO

AHI gives great value for money, says CEO

Donohoe emphasised that Irish farmers have ‘played a blinder’ on BVD eradication.

NEWS 19 May 2026

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

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

Faulty septic tanks pose a risk to human health through the contamination of drinking water wells and can also cause pollution to rivers and streams.

NEWS 19 May 2026

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Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

With the future of dairy farming shaped by rising costs, herd performance and the need to make every investment count, the decisions farmers make today will have a lasting impact on farm profitability

Practical lessons for a more profitable dairy farm: Future Farm Roadshow

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