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‘Considerable amount of work’ still needed to tackle Shannon flooding

Current works are welcomed but they must be part of a sustained programme of river maintenance to protect farms from repeated flooding, Brendan Golden said.

NEWS 29 October 2026

‘Considerable amount of work’ still needed to tackle Shannon flooding

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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

NEWS 29 October 2026

'Farm stewardship' the new eco-buzzword as CAP payments face a rethink

'Farm stewardship' the new eco-buzzword as CAP payments face a rethink

NEWS 28 October 2026

Researcher sets out science behind feeding and weaning

Researcher sets out science behind feeding and weaning

Researcher sets out science behind feeding and weaning

WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT 24 October 2026

Editorial: what will 10 billion people eat?

Editorial: what will 10 billion people eat?

Editorial: what will 10 billion people eat?

VIEWPOINTS 21 October 2026

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Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

Loughs Agency investigates two incidents at Donegal wind-farm site

The Loughs Agency is monitoring water quality following two separate incidents at the 56MW Drumnahough wind-farm construction site in Donegal.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Wheat nearly ripe on space station

Wheat nearly ripe on space station

It has been reported that wheat is nearly ripe on a Chinese space station and many different plant varieties and species have been grown.

NEWS 4 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

Drought leaves veg growers with losses of up to 40% or high irrigation bills

Drought leaves veg growers with losses of up to 40% or high irrigation bills

Drought throughout July and August placed exceptional pressure on outdoor field vegetable production, with impacts that varied enormously depending on access to irrigation.

NEWS 24 September 2026

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

The EPA outlined four factors which influenced nitrogen concentrations between 2024 and 2026, with fertiliser use, weather and the size of the national cattle herd all included.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 September 2026

Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

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

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

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

Department of Agriculture chief inspector Bill Callanan outlined that more progress is needed on water quality.

NEWS 3 September 2026

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