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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

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

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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

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

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 September 2026

Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

Weekend weather: mild but wet and breezy conditions ahead

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

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

NEWS 3 September 2026

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Pesticide users urged to remain vigilant around water quality

Pesticide users urged to remain vigilant around water quality

The National Pesticides and Drinking Water Action Group (NPDWAG) has said that the actions pesticide users take now can help protect drinking-water supplies.

NEWS 19 August 2026

We aren’t taking water for granted any more

We aren’t taking water for granted any more

With wells running dry, and rivers at historically low levels, water is on the minds of many farmers.

DEALER 19 August 2026

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

Home Farm: greening up though streams dry

One of the consequences of the exceptionally dry warm summer is that the spring beans, the last crop to be harvested, are shorter and more open than I would like.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

£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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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