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Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

In 2025, 43% of farms across Ireland failed water quality inspections carried out by local authorities.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

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43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

NEWS 9 June 2026

How to calculate your soiled water storage requirements

How to calculate your soiled water storage requirements

FARM BUILDINGS 7 June 2026

Focus intro: difficult time to invest in storage

Focus intro: difficult time to invest in storage

Focus intro: difficult time to invest in storage

SLURRY 3 June 2026

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

BUILDINGS 3 June 2026

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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 4 March 2026

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

The farm in Solohead is changing from a research farm to a dairy demonstration farm, with Teagasc signing a new 15-year lease with the owner of the land, ArraTipp Co-op, before Christmas.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Frustration is growing among farmers over the TAMS rank and selection process, with many farmers finding it difficult to avail of slurry storage and solar grants, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 4 March 2026

TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets

TAMS top spends: how to utilise TAMS III on different budgets

Martin Merrick looks at some of the key items farmers should look towards regarding TAMS aid under various different farm budgets.

BUILDINGS 4 March 2026

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

The CSO has released data that has shown the gross area of agricultural buildings granted planning permission increased from 515,000m² in 2024 to 764,000m² in 2025.

NEWS 4 March 2026

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

80% of farms unable to get cattle out to grass – FRS survey

The February 2026 calving insights survey also shows that on average 63% of cows have calved on Irish farms.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Frustration with spreading regulations and calendar farming

Frustration with spreading regulations and calendar farming

'Thoughts on calendar farming,' - Martin Mulvihill, Agriculture Consultant, Moyvane, Co Kerry.

LETTERS 4 March 2026

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Getting ready for your Bord Bia audit

In a competitive global market, Bord Bia Quality Assurance, under the Origin Green programme, plays a vital role in protecting Ireland’s reputation for high-quality, sustainably produced meat & dairy.

Getting ready for your Bord Bia audit

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