Nitrates

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

Several meetings about the new NAP plan took place this week with farmer representatives, industry stakeholders and local politicians.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

First detail of new NAP plan emerges

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European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

European Commission will attempt to stop falling livestock numbers

NEWS 19 June 2026

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

NEWS 17 June 2026

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

NEWS 10 June 2026

Common-sense approach should apply to nitrates rules - ICSA

Common-sense approach should apply to nitrates rules - ICSA

Common-sense approach should apply to nitrates rules - ICSA

NEWS 4 June 2026

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Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

Greater co-operation and innovation needed for farm competitiveness - ICOS

At the meeting, the president outlined that the dairy sector must focus on extracting greater value, improving efficiency and strengthening competitiveness.

NEWS 3 April 2026

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

At least €100m is needed in 2027 for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, according to Irish Farmers Association rural development chair John Curran.

SCHEMES 3 April 2026

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Dr Michelle McGrath, AHI CalfCare programme manager, explains what summer scour syndrome is, the treatment options and, more importantly, how to prevent it

ANIMAL HEALTH 3 April 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 3 April 2026

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

A senior Department inspector has warned that Ireland missing its water quality targets could be more significant than other EU countries against the nitrates derogation backdrop.

NEWS 3 April 2026

Scarcity of land driving rental price increases

Scarcity of land driving rental price increases

Farmers are willing to go pay that bit extra for leased land when there is good infrastructure in place writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 3 April 2026

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

This week, the team discusses inputs costs, tentative signs of positivity in beef markets, new derogation requirements and updates with North Cork Creameries.

PODCAST 3 April 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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