Nitrates derogation

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Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

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Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

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Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

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Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Farmers can now apply for a 2026 nitrates derogation, view 2025 bovine grassland stocking rates and declare this year's herd banding for nitrates.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Advocate general Juliane Kokott of the European Court of Justice cautioned that increased nitrogen applications cannot affect water quality.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Sheep Management: soil sample validity, grass management and TAMS deadlines

Sheep Management: soil sample validity, grass management and TAMS deadlines

Soil samples taken from 15 September 2022 will remain valid for 2026 with samples taken before this no longer valid for Nitrates purposes.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

Daire Cregg looks at what the derogation extension means for the land market and how milk prices are going to impact demand from dairy farmers.

LAND REPORT 7 January 2026

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister Heydon has hit out at suggestions that Ireland's position on Mercosur was influenced by its nitrates derogation's extension.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

A vote on Mercosur is still set to take place on Friday, with EU ambassadors voting on the deal in Brussels.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Taoiseach must clarify comments on Mercosur

Taoiseach must clarify comments on Mercosur

Fears that backroom deal could sell out Ireland's beef and poultry farmers.

NEWS 7 January 2026

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