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Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

After a lean year of farming, cashflow looks set to put a pause on farm yard developments, though some things still need addressing regardless.

FARM BUILDINGS 19 August 2026

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

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Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

NEWS 15 August 2026

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

NEWS 5 August 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

NEWS 22 July 2026

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

NEWS 3 July 2026

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Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

In 2025, 43% of farms across Ireland failed water quality inspections carried out by local authorities.

NEWS 6 May 2026

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

43% of farms fail water quality council inspections

Local authorities carried out 1,280 follow-up inspections, which was double on the previous year, with 48% found to be compliant.

NEWS 6 May 2026

How to calculate your soiled water storage requirements

How to calculate your soiled water storage requirements

Martin Merrick outlines some of the key figures and dates that farmers should be mindful of when it comes to soiled water storage as well as how to calculate your requirements.

FARM BUILDINGS 6 May 2026

Focus intro: difficult time to invest in storage

Focus intro: difficult time to invest in storage

Farmers will have to put pen to paper and have a hard conversation with themselves regarding investment in facilities on farm over the next few years.

SLURRY 6 May 2026

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Is roofing over an open tank a viable option for farmers looking to increase slurry storage? Martin Merrick does the sums to see if it is.

BUILDINGS 6 May 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

The farm in Solohead is changing from a research farm to a dairy demonstration farm, with Teagasc signing a new 15-year lease with the owner of the land, ArraTipp Co-op, before Christmas.

NEWS 6 May 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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