Water quality

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

Friday will see widespread showers across the country, but this will clear for drier weather on Saturday and Sunday, with the odd scattered shower in places.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Weekend weather: rain to clear Friday for a drier weekend

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Management options to improve water quality this autumn

Management options to improve water quality this autumn

NEWS 17 September 2026

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

UFU want changes to LESSE roll-out

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 September 2026

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 September 2026

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

NEWS 3 September 2026

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Watch: losing derogation could 'pit local families against each other'

Watch: losing derogation could 'pit local families against each other'

Daire Cregg reports from the ASA conference, where Kilkenny dairy farmer Seán Cummins spoke passionately about preserving Ireland's derogation in a session on water quality.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers need time to comply with NAP, says AgriSearch

Farmers need time to comply with NAP, says AgriSearch

A pubic consultation on revised NAP proposals closes at midnight on Monday 7 September

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

The latest Teagasc figures estimate that average grass growth rates across most of Leinster will not hit the 35kg DM/ha/day required for nutrient application next week.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

A temporary controlled extension to the slurry spreading period beyond 1 October has been requested by the FCI.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Editorial: sensible use of nutrients this autumn

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

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation'.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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

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

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'Roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation.'

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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