Water quality

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Ireland must assess the impact of the nitrates derogation with respect to the objectives of the habitats directive and the water framework directive by 2028.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

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

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

NEWS 3 September 2026

Farmers need time to comply with NAP, says AgriSearch

Farmers need time to comply with NAP, says AgriSearch

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 September 2026

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

Slurry can boost growth once it rains, says Teagasc

NEWS 26 August 2026

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

Contractors call for slurry spreading extension beyond 1 October

NEWS 26 August 2026

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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 2 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 2 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 2 August 2026

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

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 2 August 2026

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

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

Catch crops can return benefits for water and soil quality. Neilus Noonan Slaney, catchment co-ordinator at the Better Farming for Water Programme, tells us how farmers in Co Wexford are getting on.

CROPS 2 August 2026

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 2 August 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 2 August 2026

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