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Disposal of spent sheep dip under EPA spotlight

The EPA published its mid-term evaluation of Ireland’s 'National Hazardous Waste Management Plan 2021-2027'.

NEWS 29 August 2025

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'No evidence' bacteria responsible for Blackwater fish kill - IFI

'No evidence' bacteria responsible for Blackwater fish kill - IFI

NEWS 22 August 2025

Officials tell Minister to take tougher stance with non-compliant farmers

Officials tell Minister to take tougher stance with non-compliant farmers

NEWS 18 August 2025

All catchments bar one closer to meeting nitrates target – EPA

All catchments bar one closer to meeting nitrates target – EPA

All catchments bar one closer to meeting nitrates target – EPA

NEWS 12 August 2025

Sustained agricultural actions needed for water quality in high-risk areas – EPA

Sustained agricultural actions needed for water quality in high-risk areas – EPA

Sustained agricultural actions needed for water quality in high-risk areas – EPA

NEWS 7 August 2025

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Sewage leak from Cork wastewater plant found

Sewage leak from Cork wastewater plant found

Colm Burke says the Castlewhite Estate treatment plant is one of 500 around the country that are not being maintained.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Farm inspections due to ramp up - EPA

Farm inspections due to ramp up - EPA

County councils have been tasked by the EPA to reach a national target of 4,500 initial Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) inspections before 2025 is out.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Ireland to seek longer derogation term – Minister Heydon

Ireland to seek longer derogation term – Minister Heydon

Caitríona Morrissey reports on Minister Heydon’s derogation strategy, as outlined to farmers at a water quality meeting organised by the Clonmel Show committee.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Private water group schemes failing E.coli tests nearly doubles in 2024

Private water group schemes failing E.coli tests nearly doubles in 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2024 report which found that this figure rose from just 13 in 2022.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Momentum growing in reducing farming emissions - EPA

Momentum growing in reducing farming emissions - EPA

2023 emissions from agriculture were down by 4.1% and by 1.7% in 2024.

NEWS 9 July 2025

Colm McCarthy: interdependence on climate transition

Colm McCarthy: interdependence on climate transition

A more rational economic basis for attributing responsibility for the climate transition between countries and between sectors of the economy is needed.

VIEWPOINTS 9 July 2025

Derogation goalposts change

Derogation goalposts change

There is anger and frustration among farmer and dairy industry representatives that the Habitats Directive has effectively been parachuted in as the new assessment metric for the derogation.

DEALER 9 July 2025

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SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

As the global conversation around sustainability intensifies, the SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE stands out as a concrete example of how livestock farming can adapt to meet environmental and economic demands.

SOMMET DE L’ÉLEVAGE 2025: showcasing the future of sustainable livestock farming

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