Nutrients

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

The latest Teagasc figures estimate that average grass growth rates across most of Leinster will not hit the 35kg DM/ha/day required for nutrient application next week.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

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Slurry paper acres must stop, says UFU

Slurry paper acres must stop, says UFU

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

The Grass Week: soil moisture deficit bites hard

GRASS & FEEDING 25 July 2026

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

NEWS 24 July 2026

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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 17 June 2026

Sheep farmers upbeat on lamb prices amid drought pressures

Sheep farmers upbeat on lamb prices amid drought pressures

Grass will be getting scarce in the next few days and weeks on sheep farms if the dry weather continues, which will increase the need to feed silage and concentrates.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

Extension to NAP deadline ruled out

The public consultation on proposed changes to the Nutrients Action Programme runs to early September.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 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 17 June 2026

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

NAP ‘significantly improved’ says UFU leader

The main farming organisations have welcomed the progress made on finding a new way forward on NAP.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Editorial: water quality - more to do

Editorial: water quality - more to do

The EPA water quality report has been published for 2025, with room for improvement.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

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

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

Currently, there is no clear sign of long-term reductions in water nutrient levels, making it unlikely that we will see meaningful improvements in water quality anytime soon, the EPA has said.

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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