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Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

The Loughs Agency is monitoring water quality following two separate incidents at the 56MW Drumnahough wind-farm construction site in Donegal.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

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Link ANC payments to nature, MLAs told

Link ANC payments to nature, MLAs told

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

Vets' suspensions from TB testing shows system is ‘robust’ – Minister

NEWS 3 September 2026

New powers for Department on welfare breaches

New powers for Department on welfare breaches

New powers for Department on welfare breaches

NEWS 3 September 2026

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

60 suspensions handed down to vets over TB testing since 2022

NEWS 2 September 2026

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MLAs question DAERA on Tyrone cull

MLAs question DAERA on Tyrone cull

David Wright reports on the evidence given at an extraordinary meeting of the Stormont Agriculture committee on Monday

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

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

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 1 July 2026

Muir orders review of Tyrone cattle cull

Muir orders review of Tyrone cattle cull

A cull of 51 cattle on a Tyrone farm has brought widespread criticism of the actions of DAERA officers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 July 2026

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

The EPA was assigned an enhanced enforcement role to oversee local authority water quality inspections under the Water Action Plan in 2024, in an aim to strengthen inspections.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Farm inspections by local authorities up 66% in 2025

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 1 July 2026

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

€1.7m CAP fraud involving farmland uncovered in Greece

Criminal liability of the inspectors who authorised subsidy payments still being assessed by the court.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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 1 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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