Nitrates

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

The Department announced that it is developing approaches for real-time nitrates figures on MyAgfood.ie, which in turn will feed in to valuable projections.

SCHEMES 23 September 2026

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

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Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

NEWS 18 September 2026

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

NEWS 10 September 2026

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

NEWS 3 September 2026

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

SCHEMES 2 September 2026

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Agri Aware plans to double turnover

Agri Aware plans to double turnover

The farming advocacy and education organisation has been growing fast in recent years in both funding and reach.

NEWS 22 July 2026

New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

Department of Agriculture, EPA and NPWS data have been collated and published, covering Ireland's 46 river catchments.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 22 July 2026

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

Blocked motorways outside Rotterdam signal a return to protests for Dutch farmers after a temporary truce with government on nitrogen policies.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates uptake from the soil can be accelerated following dry conditions when plant growth picks up again.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

The Department of Agriculture issued a reminder to farmers stating that a higher crude protein content concentrate can be fed to maintain animal welfare and meet dietary needs

NEWS 22 July 2026

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

A raft of environmental assessments is required by the EU for Ireland to retain the nitrates directive.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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