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Agricultural discharge the cause of Louth fish kill – IFI

The source of the pollution has been identified as an agricultural discharge and has been stopped, the IFI said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 4 June 2026

Agricultural discharge the cause of Louth fish kill – IFI

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Farming for water scheme: what you need to know for 2026

Farming for water scheme: what you need to know for 2026

NEWS 3 June 2026

Dairy Management: water flow, feeding rates and picking beef bulls

Dairy Management: water flow, feeding rates and picking beef bulls

MANAGEMENT 27 May 2026

Dairy Management: heat stress and dropping milk fat percentages

Dairy Management: heat stress and dropping milk fat percentages

Dairy Management: heat stress and dropping milk fat percentages

MANAGEMENT 27 May 2026

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

Top tips for managing beef cattle in hot weather

MANAGEMENT 26 May 2026

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Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

Six out of 10 septic tanks failed inspection in 2025 - EPA

Faulty septic tanks pose a risk to human health through the contamination of drinking water wells and can also cause pollution to rivers and streams.

NEWS 29 April 2026

High-quality bathing water remains, despite heavy rainfall in 2025

High-quality bathing water remains, despite heavy rainfall in 2025

Urban waste water stood for 58% of likely causes of reported incidents in 2025, while runoff from agricultural land accounted for 22%.

NEWS 29 April 2026

New NAP deal close to being agreed, says UFU

New NAP deal close to being agreed, says UFU

A group tasked with coming forward with new proposals is expected to publish their report in the coming weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 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 29 April 2026

Investigation into illegal dumping of dead calves in Westmeath river

Investigation into illegal dumping of dead calves in Westmeath river

Separate investigations are under way by the county council, gardaí and the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 29 April 2026

NI Water requires £3.5bn investment

NI Water requires £3.5bn investment

Major investment is required in NI Water if future environmental targets are to be met

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 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 29 April 2026

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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