Environment

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

The NI Environment Agency has a target to respond to statutory consultations within 21 days, but only 63% of applications meet that target.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

NIEA planner wants ‘root and branch change’

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Progress made with NAP plan, says UFU

Progress made with NAP plan, says UFU

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

NEWS 28 January 2026

Slurry spreading season kicks in

Slurry spreading season kicks in

Slurry spreading season kicks in

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

INHFA calls on Teagasc to deliver dedicated upland research

NEWS 23 January 2026

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FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

FSS3 and FSS4: Protection of landscapes and soils

In the second of a three-week series, Natasha Ferguson outlines the main requirements set out in new farm standards in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 January 2026

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Muir working to ‘unlock’ planning barriers

Amending planning rules on ammonia to allow replacement sheds to be built was a key issue that needed to be addressed.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 January 2026

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

The court judgement threatens to make a wide range of routine land-use and outdoor activities potentially incompatible with EU law.

NEWS 9 January 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

FSS1 and FSS2: What NI farmers must do to stay compliant in 2026

Natasha Ferguson looks at the main requirements in the first two new farm sustainability standards

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 January 2026

NDC research signals 'genuine' uptick in public support for dairy farmers

NDC research signals 'genuine' uptick in public support for dairy farmers

NDC polling has found a significant lift in the proportion of Irish adults that see dairy favourably, from both environmental and dietary perspectives.

NEWS 9 January 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

As spring calving approaches, now is the time to prepare. Getting minerals, vaccines and shed hygiene organised early helps prevent problems, boosts calf survival and makes the busy weeks run smooth.

MANAGEMENT 9 January 2026

Mercosur approval a 'devastating outcome' for Irish farmers - Sinn Féin

Mercosur approval a 'devastating outcome' for Irish farmers - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has warned that the deal is "bad for Irish farmers, the environment and public health".

NEWS 9 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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