Climate and environment

Monitoring nutrient leaching and water quality in Wexford

A visit to the Teagasc ACP sites in Wexford highlighted the complexity of water quality, how nutrients are leached and what farmers can do to improve it, writes Conor Kehoe.

SOILS 4 November 2026

Monitoring nutrient leaching and water quality in Wexford

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€500m restoration bill for blanket bog likely as State to scope out new funds

€500m restoration bill for blanket bog likely as State to scope out new funds

NEWS 30 October 2026

State could offer to buy bogs from landowners – minister

State could offer to buy bogs from landowners – minister

SCHEMES 27 October 2026

Harnessing Somaliland’s extreme floods to re-green the deserts with grasses

Harnessing Somaliland’s extreme floods to re-green the deserts with grasses

Harnessing Somaliland’s extreme floods to re-green the deserts with grasses

NEWS 21 October 2026

Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

Alternative methane metric could give fairer view of farm emissions

NEWS 3 October 2026

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Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

Rise in nitrogen levels in rivers in first half of 2026 – EPA

The EPA outlined four factors which influenced nitrogen concentrations between 2024 and 2026, with fertiliser use, weather and the size of the national cattle herd all included.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 16 September 2026

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

El Niño is firmly established and strengthening, with forecasts indicating a near-100% probability that it will persist through September 2026 to February 2027, peaking before the end of 2026.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Land use proposals would 'cleanse' west of farmers

Both the INHFA and ICSA have warned that the 'bioeconomy' proposals would devastate the west if given the green light.

NEWS 3 September 2026

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Proposals include a slashing of the suckler herd, major rewetting requirements and a ramping up of forestry cover.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 August 2026

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

Where does the Straw Incorporation Measure budget stand?

The Straw Incorporation Measure has been hugely successful for tillage farmers, but where does the budget lie with one year to go in the measure asks Siobhán Walsh.

NEWS 12 August 2026

No country on track to meet 2030 food emissions targets

No country on track to meet 2030 food emissions targets

Food systems emissions change will require annual reductions in excess of 60% if they are to reach the 2030 GHG targets, according to an FSCI report.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 12 August 2026

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

With drought conditions continuing across much of Ireland, Met Éireann gives a breakdown of what exactly constitutes a hot day, tropical night, heatwave or drought.

NEWS 11 August 2026

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