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Local authority inspection data for 2022 showed that about 30% of farms inspected were non-compliant with the regulations.

The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) will make a submission to the DAFM for funding to recruit two nitrates specialists.

With the excitement of newborn calves on the farm and getting back into the routine of milking and cows being outdoors, grazing again has been very enjoyable, writes Limerick dairy farmer Alex McCarthy.

Young farmers view time, data and science as critical elements to Ireland nitrates derogation according to Macra.

Teagasc to restructure advisory services this year - 09 February 2024

The latest agriculture news, advice, analysis and opinion for Irelands farmers.

Many nitrates measures cost effective to roll out - Nuffield scholar - 15 January 2024

With the end of the closed period, farmers in Zone A will be permitted to spread slurry from tomorrow. But is now the right time?

In the past, farmers' fear of not growing enough grass outweighed any actions that benefitted water quality, according to Nuffield Scholar Aoife Feeney.

A total of 20,000 issues relating to water quality have been identified on Irish farms over the last five years according to Teagasc.