Dairy
MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said that the latest report on water quality "shows targeted action is needed to protect Ireland’s nitrates derogation".
Environment
Ireland's next Water Action Plan is an 'opportunity we will have to turn the tide on water quality'
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said the agriculture sector continues to set higher targets when it comes to water quality.
An Taisce has called for the implementation of "evidence-based" measures to improve water quality in the country.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) called for "faster action" on water quality as indicators show "little overall improvement in 2025"
Local authorities inspected 4,315 farms in 2025 under the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) for Protection of Waters Regulations.
Farmers "deserve practical support rather than being continually blamed for the country's climate challenges", according to one senator.
The Irish Wildlife Trust has expressed its "outrage" following confirmation of a fish kill in the River Glyde, Co. Louth.
Enteric methane is a by-product of feed digestion which largely contributes to Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions .
Total emissions from the agriculture sector could fall by up to 19%, according to a new report from the EPA today.
Almost two thirds of Irish septic tanks failed inspections in 2025, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its assessment of five key air pollutants which impact air quality, health and the environment for 2024.
The EPA inspected North Cork Co-op Creameries a total of 50 times last year because of "discharge to waters" according to a new report.
Nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% in 2025 according to a new report published today (Thursday, March 19) by the EPA.
An action plan aiming to improve water quality in the Blackwater catchment has been officially launched today (Wednesday, March 18).
Agri-Business
It is unclear what the future direction of North Cork Creameries may be as a proposed deal with Carbery Group appears not likely to proceed.
North Cork Creameries is being urged to "make every effort possible to save the business".
The Slaney Catchment Action Plan, as part of Better Farming for Water, has been officially launched at the Riverbank House Hotel in Wexford.
There is a major question mark over the future of North Cork Creameries, which has been in business since 1928.
The River Barrow Catchment Action Plan, as part of Better Farming for Water, has been officially launched at Teagasc Oak Park.
Staff at North Cork Creameries have been informed that their jobs at the plant are at risk, with almost 100 jobs to be impacted.
The EPA should be made the responsible body for all enforcement activities relating to illegal peat extraction, a new report has said.
Rural Life
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new €6.5 million funding for environmental and climate research in Ireland.
