Water quality

ACRES landscape actions decision letters issuing

Current landscape action application window will remain open until 28 May.

NEWS 21 May 2026

ACRES landscape actions decision letters issuing

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

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

NEWS 13 May 2026

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

NEWS 11 May 2026

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

Tipperary farmers to help with removal of giant hogweed

NEWS 8 May 2026

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 May 2026

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Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

Methane-reducing feed additives and TB included in €37.5m research funding

The €37.5m in funding will support a number of research projects around Ireland covering areas such as agri food, forestry and bioeconomy as a result of the 2025 thematic research call.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Deadline of 28 May for ACRES landscape actions applications

Deadline of 28 May for ACRES landscape actions applications

Landscape actions are open to farmers participating in the Co-operation approach of the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme

SCHEMES 25 March 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 25 March 2026

Green watchdog wants tighter NAP rules in NI

Green watchdog wants tighter NAP rules in NI

The OEP state there are 'substantial risks' of nutrient loss to waterways outside the slurry spreading closed period, particularly in early February and October.

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

Keeping the countryside healthy

Keeping the countryside healthy

Farmers play a vital role in keeping the countryside, and the planet, in good health and looking well

DEALER 25 March 2026

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Advocate general Juliane Kokott of the European Court of Justice cautioned that increased nitrogen applications cannot affect water quality.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

Food and drink sector tops list for noise and odour complaints – EPA report

North Cork Creameries was revisited 50 times by the EPA during 2025 in relation to discharge to waters.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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