Environment
Sharing the good work of farmers at Bloom 2026
The actions Irish farmers take to protect nature, improve water quality and reduce emissions often struggle to reach or resonate with general public or urban audiences. To narrow this gap and aid in the translation of these sometimes complex messages, a Farming and Sustainability Stand will feature at Bord Bia Bloom 2026.
27 May 2026
Experts gather for Agriculture and Land Use Conference
The latest cutting-edge science to identify practical, evidence-based pathways to enhance the sustainability and resilience of agriculture and land use are being shared at an all-island conference on Agriculture and Land Use: Pathways to a Sustainable Future 2026, which commenced in Portlaoise, County Laois this morning Tuesday, 26 May.
26 May 2026
FarmBioNet at the Farming for Nature Festival
This International Day of Biological Diversity, Meritxell Grau and Saorla Kavanagh would like to celebrate all the farmers protecting and enhancing biodiversity while producing food and many other important services for society.
22 May 2026
Hedgerow biodiversity event to take place in Teagasc Oak Park for National Biodiversity Week
Woodlands of Ireland and Teagasc will co-host a biodiversity-focused event on hedgerows and their importance within Irish farmed landscapes as part of National Biodiversity Week 2026 and International Day for Biological Diversity.
21 May 2026
Adhere to buffer zones when spreading slurry
With first-cut silage underway and unsuitable spreading conditions earlier in the spring, many farmers will be presented with the opportunity to spread slurry over the coming weeks. Farmers and contractors, however, need to be aware of the required buffer zones.
20 May 2026
Innovating for healthy soils and clean water focus of Johnstown Castle Open Day
The Johnstown Castle Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.
19 May 2026
‘Actions to improve water quality must translate into evidence’
Ireland’s water quality is good compared with other EU Member States, but it is still not as good as it should be, according to Ted Massey, Head of the Water and Air Quality Division at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
14 May 2026
Contractor’s view: Making every drop of slurry count
As fertiliser prices have increased significantly since late February 2026, it is more important than ever that farmers get the best value from their organic manures. Signpost Climate Advisor, Gary Fisher recently caught up with contractor, Jonathan Catterson to discuss the technologies available now to make best use of slurry.
12 May 2026
Key actions: Protecting water quality on your farm
From storing silage bales and effluent management, along with providing proper drinking points for livestock, the Teagasc Better Farming for Water Campaign team share top tips to protect water quality on your farm over May.
11 May 2026
Have your say: What are your thoughts on Regenerative Agriculture?
Project BASELINE is inviting farmers across Ireland to share their views on regenerative agriculture through a short online survey, and your voice matters.
7 May 2026