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More clarity needed on Nature Restoration regulations
Farming organisations have called for more clarity on regulation funding and suggested that state bodies should lead by example ahead of private landowners

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes
Farm plastics group agrees to waste scheme changes
The IFFPG, which operates the national farm plastics recycling scheme, has agreed to implement changes to improve transparency, promote competition and improve farmers' choice

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to hide environmental toll of data centres
US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to hide environmental toll of data centres
'In two decades, I cannot recall a comparable case'

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

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Online derogation and dairy banding systems open
Farmers can now apply for the 2026 Nitrates Derogation and dairy banding via the department's online Agfood system

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

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Teagasc to host Clover 2026 webinar
Teagasc will host a white clover webinar on March 25 where farmers can hear from lead researchers and get updates on the Clover150 programme and PastureBase updates

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.
EU Commission need to do more than ‘monitor’ fertiliser supplies and prices, says ICMSA
ICMSA have called on the EU Commission to intervene at 'opportunism and price gouging' of fertiliser as the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues. 

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

EPA reports nitrogen levels went up by 10% last year
EPA reports nitrogen levels went up by 10% last year
An 'Early Insight' EPA report has indicated higher levels of nitrogen recorded in waterways in 2025, hindering progress made in 2024

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Teagasc launches Blackwater Catchment Action Plan
Teagasc launches Blackwater Catchment Action Plan
The Blackwater is one of eight priority catchments, along with the Boyne, Slaney, Barrow, Nore, Suir, Lee, and Bandon-Ilen rivers where they are working towards water quality improvements

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Department publishes mid-term review on national forestry programme
Department publishes mid-term review on national forestry programme
Increases in existing fencing grant rates and allowances are among the highlights of the mid-term review of the Forestry Programme 2023-2027

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

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ACRES assessment to continue using satellites
The department have said they will continue to utilise satellite data to asses Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) participants and monitor whether actions are being carried out in accordance to requirements

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

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Simplifying EU environmental regulations is a key priority for IFA
The IFA spoke to the European Commission regarding the on-the-ground impact of the numerous directives in which Irish farmers participate

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

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Minister announces opening of the Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group Scheme 2026
The Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) Scheme 2026 has new focus areas and the option to nominate someone to attend meetings or outdoor events on your behalf

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Summer in the Cotswolds
Second application window for ACRES landscape actions now open
The second application window is now open for the ACRES landscape actions and are planned to deal with issues like invasive species and encroaching scrub management 

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

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Teagasc to host research conference with focus on sustainability and land use
The Agriculture and Land-use in Ireland conference will take place in May

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

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Proposed changes to Eco Scheme a 'meaningless measure'
Farming organisations have pushed back against the proposed changes to the Eco Scheme, saying the removal of previously approved actions within the scheme 'dilute' farmers' efforts

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Tirlán expands water quality learnings across Co-op catchment
Tirlán expands water quality learnings across Co-op catchment
Tirlán set to expand its 'Farming for Water' project in an effort to improve on-farm economic and environmental performances with members

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

MTU launches Ireland’s first pilot biorefinery in Kerry
MTU launches Ireland’s first pilot biorefinery in Kerry
The facility will develop technologies that convert the country’s grasslands into a range of products, including high-quality animal feeds, human-grade protein, prebiotics, flavours and bioenergy

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

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Key updates for ACRES participants revealed
The Department of Agriculture has issued several updates for ACRES participants surrounding NPIs, training courses, amendments and documentation submission deadlines

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Wexford farmer takes home top prize at EU Innovation Award
Wexford farmer takes home top prize at EU Innovation Award
Cheryl Poole, a dairy farmer from just outside of Gorey, Co Wexford, has won the coveted Innovation Award for Women Farmers for her work protecting local water systems

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Closeup of machine spreading fertilizer
Nitrates derogation extension for Ireland still far from a 'done deal'
A reduction in chemical nitrogen is one of the EU's conditions for proposed extension of Ireland's derogation

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Dried Black soldier fly larvae, calci worms food wildlife birds
Environmental benefits of insect protein overstated, say researchers
It may cause second thoughts in the EU Commission, which has approved several insect species for human consumption

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Milk in the Making
Norwegian co-op pauses use of Bovaer with suppliers
It follows claims from Danish farmers that using the methane-reducing supplement has caused adverse side-effects on their herds

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards
Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards
The Buttimer family farm, which supplies Lisavaird Co-op, was named the overall winner of the 2025 Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

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Organic farming scheme now open for applications
Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said funding of €58.6m was allocated in the budget to support organic farmers

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns
Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns
Following reports of concern regarding cattle health an investigation is currently ongoing In Denmark into the feed supplement proven to reduce methane, Bovaer.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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