Nitrates derogation

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 2 September 2026

New reports on table for derogation assessment

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Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

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Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

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New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

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Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

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Reports signal more uncertainty

Reports signal more uncertainty

What farmers will take from all of the reports this week is that the only hard statistic is that there is more uncertainty ahead.

DEALER 1 April 2026

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

Cutting P fertiliser seen as ‘easy win’ from NAP review

The Ulster Farmers' Union held an online information event last week about the revised Nutrients Action Programme proposals.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

Dairy Industry Ireland has unveiled a new pathway for sustainable dairy out to 2030.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Dairy birth registrations are running 12,983 head higher, while births to beef cows continue to trend ahead of recent years, with 8,414 more calves born.

NEWS 1 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 1 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 1 April 2026

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