nitrates

2028 before future of derogation will be decided – Department official

Ted Massey added that in quarter one of 2027, the Department will publish overview reports for the 583 sub-catchments as part of Ireland's assessment of the nitrates derogation.

NEWS 14 November 2026

2028 before future of derogation will be decided – Department official

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Dairy Day: what will it take to keep Ireland's nitrates derogation beyond 2028?

Dairy Day: what will it take to keep Ireland's nitrates derogation beyond 2028?

DAIRY DAY 6 November 2026

No comment from Department on slurry probe

No comment from Department on slurry probe

NEWS 4 November 2026

Monitoring nutrient leaching and water quality in Wexford

Monitoring nutrient leaching and water quality in Wexford

Monitoring nutrient leaching and water quality in Wexford

SOILS 4 November 2026

Why keeping riverbanks too tidy could be bad for water quality

Why keeping riverbanks too tidy could be bad for water quality

Why keeping riverbanks too tidy could be bad for water quality

NEWS 4 November 2026

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Advice on farm inspections and compliance at Teagasc water quality conference

Advice on farm inspections and compliance at Teagasc water quality conference

The Teagasc water quality conference brings together farmers, advisers, researchers and key stakeholders to share knowledge and practical solutions to improve water quality.

NEWS 29 October 2026

Over 2,500 farmers sought slurry spreading extension

Over 2,500 farmers sought slurry spreading extension

Farmers who wished to avail of the extension were required to register with the Department of Agriculture’s nitrates section in advance of spreading slurry.

NEWS 24 October 2026

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

It is important to note that farmers wishing to spread slurry from 1 to 7 October must register with the Department’s nitrates section beforehand.

SCHEMES 30 September 2026

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

Final NAP proposals need changes, says Muir

The Office for Environmental Protection has raised a number of issues with NAP proposals

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

Real-time nitrates figures on the horizon

The Department announced that it is developing approaches for real-time nitrates figures on MyAgfood.ie, which in turn will feed in to valuable projections.

SCHEMES 23 September 2026

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

Farmers warned over risks of nitrate poisoning in cows

A cow can consume a toxic amount of nitrate in as little as one hour and will start to show signs shortly after, Department warns.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

The rule is part of the new milking platform nutrient management requirement which requires farmers at certain stocking rates to move slurry or reduce the volume of fertiliser applied.

NEWS 10 September 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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