Nitrates derogation

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

Daire Cregg looks at what the derogation extension means for the land market and how milk prices are going to impact demand from dairy farmers.

LAND REPORT 5 February 2026

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

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Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

NEWS 14 January 2026

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

NEWS 8 January 2026

Taoiseach must clarify comments on Mercosur

Taoiseach must clarify comments on Mercosur

Taoiseach must clarify comments on Mercosur

NEWS 7 January 2026

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

MILK QUALITY 30 December 2025

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Department update stocking rate rules

Department update stocking rate rules

The government has changed the way it intends to implement the nutrient distribution rules under the new nitrates action programme, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 19 December 2025

Starting 2026 on a positive footing

Starting 2026 on a positive footing

There are numerous important dates that farmers need to mindful of across nitrates and schemes, with a selection of the most common dates outlined here to make planning easier.

SCHEMES 19 December 2025

Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

Opinion: Heydon's first year sailed through mostly calm waters

Martin Heydon described becoming the Minister for Agriculture as the "dream job" for a Kildare farmer-come-politician. But how has his first year in office been?

NEWS 19 December 2025

Dempsey at Large: getting the facts straight on nitrates

Dempsey at Large: getting the facts straight on nitrates

Just as most medicines have side effects, the aim has to be to work out if the side effects justify the action.

VIEWPOINTS 19 December 2025

Editorial: Taoiseach's comments must be clarified

Editorial: Taoiseach's comments must be clarified

Has the linking of the Nitrates derogation extension and Ireland’s Mercosur vote been discussed at cabinet meetings?

VIEWPOINTS 19 December 2025

Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Pointed message in Taoiseach's rounded comments

Why did Micheál Martin say what he said about Mercosur being negotiated 'in the round' alongside the nitrates derogation and CAP.

DEALER 19 December 2025

Independent Ireland to hold anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone

Independent Ireland to hold anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone

The national event against the trade deal between the EU and the South American trading bloc will take place on Saturday 10 January in Athlone.

NEWS 19 December 2025

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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