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Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

Rain will spread across the country over the weekend, with breezy conditions and temperatures reaching up to 22°C.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

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Watch: non-compliance of 45% is ‘problematic’ for water quality progress

Watch: non-compliance of 45% is ‘problematic’ for water quality progress

NEWS 3 September 2026

Pesticide users urged to remain vigilant around water quality

Pesticide users urged to remain vigilant around water quality

NEWS 31 August 2026

We aren’t taking water for granted any more

We aren’t taking water for granted any more

We aren’t taking water for granted any more

DEALER 26 August 2026

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

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£65m drought support for English farmers

£65m drought support for English farmers

In response, the National Farmers’ Union described the package as 'an important step'.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 August 2026

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

Water quality challenge to feature at ASA conference

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation'.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

As water reserves on farms come under pressure in many parts of the country, well drillers are advising farmers to book in early.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

Farmers face 'big challenges ahead' on water quality - ASA

The ASA’s annual conference will be held at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, on Thursday 3 September, under the theme 'Roots of resilience: safeguarding our food production model for the next generation.'

NEWS 11 August 2026

Farmer dies while trying to get water for livestock in river

Farmer dies while trying to get water for livestock in river

Gardaí and emergency services responded after receiving reports of a person in the water in the River Bandon on Wednesday evening.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Potato yields set to drop as ongoing drought forces farmers to irrigate

Potato yields set to drop as ongoing drought forces farmers to irrigate

Potato yields are expected to be well back following months of dry weather and irrigation, but IFA potato chair Jason O'Leary has stressed there will be enough potatoes to supply the Irish market.

NEWS 11 August 2026

Coolmore confirms ‘regrettable’ deaths of 14 cattle in hot spell

Coolmore confirms ‘regrettable’ deaths of 14 cattle in hot spell

The cattle deaths were the result of human error and were reported to the Department of Agriculture, Coolmore confirmed.

NEWS 11 August 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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