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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

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

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Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

Q&A: catchment overview reports and assessments explained

NEWS 3 September 2026

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

SCHEMES 2 September 2026

Agri Aware plans to double turnover

Agri Aware plans to double turnover

Agri Aware plans to double turnover

NEWS 2 September 2026

New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

New reports on table for derogation assessment

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 12 July 2026

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

Blocked motorways outside Rotterdam signal a return to protests for Dutch farmers after a temporary truce with government on nitrogen policies.

NEWS 12 July 2026

Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates poisoning warning as rain returns to parts of the country

Nitrates uptake from the soil can be accelerated following dry conditions when plant growth picks up again.

NEWS 12 July 2026

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

The Department of Agriculture issued a reminder to farmers stating that a higher crude protein content concentrate can be fed to maintain animal welfare and meet dietary needs

NEWS 12 July 2026

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

Department embarks on a ecologist hiring spree

A raft of environmental assessments is required by the EU for Ireland to retain the nitrates directive.

NEWS 12 July 2026

EU 'leaves door open' for Ireland to keep nitrates derogation

EU 'leaves door open' for Ireland to keep nitrates derogation

A new evaluation report on the nitrates derogation maintains that the common manure limit across the EU is working, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 12 July 2026

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

No need to cultivate stubbles after harvest as rule removed

The stubble cultivation rules after harvest no longer need to be implemented under the nitrates directive.

NEWS 12 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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