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

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

NEWS 17 June 2026

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

NEWS 11 June 2026

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

NEWS 10 June 2026

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 3 June 2026

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Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

David Wright reports from a pig research seminar held at AFBI Hillsborough

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

These Kilkenny farmers moved water from poor status to good in just a few years, writes Teagasc’s Deirdre Glynn.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 March 2026

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Major investment is required if the problems in Lough Neagh and other water bodies are to be solved.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

There are concerns that fertiliser statistics do not properly reflect what is happening on NI farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Progress being made on new NAP plan

Progress being made on new NAP plan

Proposals for a new Nutrients Action Programme are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Compaction by heavy machinery will impact soil structure and biology, ultimately hitting crop growth

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Editorial: 75% of Irish soils are nutrient deficient

Editorial: 75% of Irish soils are nutrient deficient

Lower nutrient imports, economic constraints and limited access to organic manures were all highlighted as contributing factors to weaker fertility status on tillage and drystock farms.

VIEWPOINTS 11 March 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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