Water Quality

Nitrates derogation applications could be refused in some areas, Heydon warns

Minister Martin Heydon said that completing environmental assessments for the European Commission is a 'significant task' and as a result, there may be less nitrates derogation approvals.

NEWS 6 November 2026

Nitrates derogation applications could be refused in some areas, Heydon warns

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Monitoring nutrient leaching and water quality in Wexford

Monitoring nutrient leaching and water quality in Wexford

SOILS 4 November 2026

Why keeping riverbanks too tidy could be bad for water quality

Why keeping riverbanks too tidy could be bad for water quality

NEWS 4 November 2026

Challenges and opportunities of upland farming focus of Teagasc and CAFRE event

Challenges and opportunities of upland farming focus of Teagasc and CAFRE event

Challenges and opportunities of upland farming focus of Teagasc and CAFRE event

NEWS 2 November 2026

Tillage Podcast: Tillage Day preview, water quality and a new product

Tillage Podcast: Tillage Day preview, water quality and a new product

Tillage Podcast: Tillage Day preview, water quality and a new product

NEWS 29 October 2026

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Advice on farm inspections and compliance at Teagasc water quality conference

Advice on farm inspections and compliance at Teagasc water quality conference

The Teagasc water quality conference brings together farmers, advisers, researchers and key stakeholders to share knowledge and practical solutions to improve water quality.

NEWS 29 October 2026

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Brendan Horan reports from the latest Tirlán FarmElevate farm walk held in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 October 2026

How to prepare for a local authority inspection

How to prepare for a local authority inspection

Almost 3,000 enforcement actions were taken by local authorities following inspections in 2025, 68% more than in the previous year.

NEWS 15 October 2026

Budget falls short on climate, water and nature investment - IFA

Budget falls short on climate, water and nature investment - IFA

Fuel and fertiliser supports are welcomed, but greater funding is needed to help farmers deliver on climate, water and nature targets, the IFA environment chair said.

NEWS 9 October 2026

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

Agri jobs: Meath water quality EIP seeks community animator

The Farming for Water EIP is seeking an agricultural community animator to work with farmers near Trim, Co Meath.

NEWS 3 October 2026

‘Farmers are central to improving water quality’

‘Farmers are central to improving water quality’

A water quality event held at Newgrange Farm, Co Meath, earlier this week outlined practical on-farm actions that support healthy waterways and productive farming.

NEWS 25 September 2026

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Slurry deadline: ‘criminal’ to expect farmers to spread slurry on needed grass

Common sense is needed when it comes to slurry management, so that farmers can make the best use of available nutrients, protect fodder supplies and avoid unnecessary costs, the ICSA said.

NEWS 25 September 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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