Inspections

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

Farm inspection and enforcement activity increased significantly in 2025 under the national agricultural inspection programme, according to the EPA.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

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Deadline to verify slurry imports nears

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Teagasc urges farmers to act now to improve water quality

Teagasc urges farmers to act now to improve water quality

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

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

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

NEWS 25 March 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 25 March 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 25 March 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 25 March 2026

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 25 March 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 25 March 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 25 March 2026

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