Water Quality

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

The science is clear that on dry land nitrogen is not lacking, soil moisture is.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

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Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

NEWS 19 August 2026

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

NEWS 5 August 2026

Three-week delay costs 2t/ha loss in dry matter

Three-week delay costs 2t/ha loss in dry matter

Three-week delay costs 2t/ha loss in dry matter

CROPS 5 August 2026

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Battle for land access not a new phenomenon

Battle for land access not a new phenomenon

Farmers are capable of reacting positively to policy changes that may be coming down the tracks due to climate and environmental pressures says historian Mícheál Ó Fathartaigh.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Catch crops sowing dates, applications and seed mixes

Catch crops sowing dates, applications and seed mixes

Here’s a rundown on catch crop sowing rates and application rates for ACRES and the Farming for Water Programme.

CROPS 22 July 2026

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

Water quality in private water supplies including in small private supplies and private group schemes, is not as good as public water supplies, according to the EPA.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Nineteen farmers to open their gates to showcase nature friendly farming

Nineteen farmers to open their gates to showcase nature friendly farming

Families and food lovers are invited to visit 19 different working farms across the country this August to meet farmers and discover how food production can support nature.

NEWS 22 July 2026

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

How to prepare for your county council water quality inspection

The EPA was assigned an enhanced enforcement role to oversee local authority water quality inspections under the Water Action Plan in 2024, in an aim to strengthen inspections.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Cover crops: rules, regs and seed

Cover crops: rules, regs and seed

When some rain moves in tillage farmers will be busy planting cover crops. Here are some tips to be prepared from Siobhán Walsh.

CROPS 22 July 2026

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 22 July 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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