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2030 renewable targets slip out of reach

Projections show that the country will fall short of its 2030 target of 43%, across electricity, heating and transport.

NEWS 11 March 2026

2030 renewable targets slip out of reach

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Department reminds farmers about attendance at voluntary ACRES training course

Department reminds farmers about attendance at voluntary ACRES training course

NEWS 9 March 2026

‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

L2 4 March 2026

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

No new DAFM AD grants – but €200m scheme promised

NEWS 4 March 2026

Early interest in forage maize for 2026

Early interest in forage maize for 2026

Early interest in forage maize for 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

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Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

Muir keen to end 'bye-ball' for NI Water

A long-standing arrangement between NIEA and NI Water has been in place since 2007.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Eye in the sky monitoring farming activity – Department

Eye in the sky monitoring farming activity – Department

The Department can determine agricultural activities on the 1.3m declared land parcels in the country through the use of satellite imagery.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Call for drones to be used to catch illegal peat extraction

Call for drones to be used to catch illegal peat extraction

Harsher punishments for those found to be exporting illegally extracted peat is among a number of recommendations made by TDs to cut down on illegal activity on bogs.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Decision to provisionally apply Mercosur deal lacks respect - IFA

Decision to provisionally apply Mercosur deal lacks respect - IFA

The IFA and Sinn Féin have both reacted scathingly to Friday morning's news that the EU Commission is provisionally applying the Mercosur trade deal.

NEWS 11 February 2026

State agencies 'responded quickly' to Blackwater fish kill - report

State agencies 'responded quickly' to Blackwater fish kill - report

An independent report has been published on the Blackwater fish kill - the largest recorded fish kill incident in Ireland.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

The combination of succession issues, other career opportunities and organic incentives has led to many farmers 'quiet quitting'.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Dairygold's Grassroots Programme

Liam Stack, Dairygold Co-Op Ruminant Technical Manager explains the co-op's grassroots programme aimed at emphasising the importance of overall soil fertility with their suppliers.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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