Water

Pesticide users urged to take extra care ahead of spraying season

It only takes one drop of pesticide to impact a drinking water source. Uisce Éireann and the National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group in reminder to pesticide users.

NEWS 24 April 2026

Pesticide users urged to take extra care ahead of spraying season

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€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

€6m announced for new badger biosecurity scheme under TB changes

NEWS 16 April 2026

Public shows support for £50,000 pollution fine

Public shows support for £50,000 pollution fine

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 19 March 2026

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 March 2026

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Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

A long-standing arrangement between NIEA and NI Water has been in place since 2007.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Water shortages

Water shortages

Depleted reservoir levels, The Dealer said to himself. After the amount of rain that fell last month in the southeast?

DEALER 7 January 2026

A record-breaking winter of rain

A record-breaking winter of rain

Co Down farmer Derek Robinson has had to house all his sheep for the first time

FARMER WRITES 7 January 2026

Better Farming for Water ensures water quality for future – Macra

Better Farming for Water ensures water quality for future – Macra

Better Farming for Water is an initiative run by Teagasc, in partnership with Macra.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Slurry spreading season kicks in

Slurry spreading season kicks in

The closed period for spreading slurry and organic manure runs from 15 October to the end of January in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

Why this German farmer made a switch from cattle to miscanthus

Why this German farmer made a switch from cattle to miscanthus

German farmer Gerd Möhren tells Claire McCormack about his journey to growing miscanthus, after selling the last of his 250-300 head of cattle.

FEATURE 7 January 2026

Building good habits before calving begins

Building good habits before calving begins

With the start of calving in sight, Daire Cregg looks at how farmers can make the most of the last few quieter weeks to reflect on 2025 and start preparing their minds and bodies for the months ahead.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

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Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

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