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1,300 farmers apply to grow catch crops in new project

There has been good uptake of the catch crop measure under the Farming for Water pilot project this year.

NEWS 16 July 2025

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Dempsey at Large: biosolids – a complex risk

Dempsey at Large: biosolids – a complex risk

VIEWPOINTS 16 July 2025

Investigation into fish kill in Cavan where over 1,000 fish died

Investigation into fish kill in Cavan where over 1,000 fish died

NEWS 15 July 2025

Farmers can claim payments for ACRES NPI actions from Thursday

Farmers can claim payments for ACRES NPI actions from Thursday

Farmers can claim payments for ACRES NPI actions from Thursday

NEWS 15 July 2025

Department removed cattle and sheep from farm over mortality rates

Department removed cattle and sheep from farm over mortality rates

Department removed cattle and sheep from farm over mortality rates

NEWS 14 July 2025

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Southwest counties to experience lightning and surface flooding

Southwest counties to experience lightning and surface flooding

The national forecaster has said the warning comes due to the possibility of “heavy spells of rain with thunderstorms”.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Looking after man’s best friend during peak temperatures

Looking after man’s best friend during peak temperatures

Working dogs can quickly suffer from heat stroke, exhaustion and serious health issues, if worked in current high temperatures.

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

Providing shelter for ram lambs and safe transport of sheep

Providing shelter for ram lambs and safe transport of sheep

Producers should be mindful that an excessive spike in the body temperature of rams has the potential to lead to fertility issues in rams .

MANAGEMENT 9 July 2025

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

Farmers advised to manage heat stress in cattle during hot spell

In hot weather, cattle need 1.5 to 2.0 times more water than their normal requirements, Teagasc has said.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Temperatures set to soar past 27°C

Temperatures set to soar past 27°C

Met Éireann has issued a nationwide high temperature warning for Saturday, with the mercury set to hit close to 30°C in parts.

NEWS 9 July 2025

New terms for nitrates derogation renewal

New terms for nitrates derogation renewal

A major spanner has been thrown into the works as Ireland has just six months left under its current nitrates derogation.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

There are several areas on the farm that pose a risk of drowning: from slurry pits to dipping troughs. Martin Merrick reports.

FARM SAFETY 9 July 2025

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