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43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

Currently, there is no clear sign of long-term reductions in water nutrient levels, making it unlikely that we will see meaningful improvements in water quality anytime soon, the EPA has said.

NEWS 17 June 2026

43% of Irish rivers remain too high in nitrates - EPA

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40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

NEWS 11 June 2026

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

Farm destruction in Lebanon will take decades to undo

NEWS 10 June 2026

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

Reducing nutrient loss to rivers via overland flow

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 3 June 2026

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

Over half of pig units negative for PRRS

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 June 2026

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How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

These Kilkenny farmers moved water from poor status to good in just a few years, writes Teagasc’s Deirdre Glynn.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 22 February 2026

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Major investment is required if the problems in Lough Neagh and other water bodies are to be solved.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 February 2026

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

There are concerns that fertiliser statistics do not properly reflect what is happening on NI farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 February 2026

Progress being made on new NAP plan

Progress being made on new NAP plan

Proposals for a new Nutrients Action Programme are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 February 2026

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Compaction by heavy machinery will impact soil structure and biology, ultimately hitting crop growth

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 February 2026

Editorial: 75% of Irish soils are nutrient deficient

Editorial: 75% of Irish soils are nutrient deficient

Lower nutrient imports, economic constraints and limited access to organic manures were all highlighted as contributing factors to weaker fertility status on tillage and drystock farms.

VIEWPOINTS 22 February 2026

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

How much nitrogen to spread this spring?

With a delayed start to the fertiliser spreading season on most dairy farms, Aidan Brennan looks at the options.

FERTILIZERS 22 February 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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