Water quality

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Farmers have been advised by Teagasc not to spread fertiliser until one week to 10 days after receiving rain.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

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

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

CROPS 5 August 2026

Battle for land access not a new phenomenon

Battle for land access not a new phenomenon

NEWS 5 August 2026

Catch crops sowing dates, applications and seed mixes

Catch crops sowing dates, applications and seed mixes

Catch crops sowing dates, applications and seed mixes

CROPS 2 August 2026

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

14 group water schemes breached E. coli limits in 2025

NEWS 30 July 2026

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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 30 June 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 30 June 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 30 June 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 30 June 2026

Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

Regenerative farming to reduce emissions must be considered – Green Party

The party has also criticised delayed publication of phase two of the land use review which could have a profound impact on farming’s contribution to Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 30 June 2026

Drinking water in Ireland is of a high quality, EPA report finds

Drinking water in Ireland is of a high quality, EPA report finds

The 2025 findings show continued progress in reducing risks to drinking water quality, with the number of supplies on the remedial action list at its lowest level since its introduction.

NEWS 30 June 2026

The Netherlands to cap cow numbers at 2.6 LU/ha

The Netherlands to cap cow numbers at 2.6 LU/ha

A total of €20bn is being allocated towards a new farming support package in the Netherlands.

NEWS 30 June 2026

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