Water
Soils, Nutrients and Fertiliser Factsheets
A compendium of factsheets has been assembled by Teagasc to provide the latest technical advice.
27 April 2026
Better Farming for Water – Lee, Cork Harbour and Youghal Bay & Bandon-Ilen Catchment Action Plan
The Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support farmers in the adoption of sustainable farming practices that minimise the impact of agriculture on water quality. Each of the initial eight river catchments will have a bespoke plan prepared to provide a pathway to deliver water quality improvements. This is the Action Plan for the Lee, Cork Harbour and Youghal Bay & Bandon-Ilen Catchment.
27 March 2026
Better Farming for Water – Blackwater Catchment Action Plan
The Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support farmers in the adoption of sustainable farming practices that minimise the impact of agriculture on water quality. Each of the initial eight river catchments will have a bespoke plan prepared to provide a pathway to deliver water quality improvements. This is the Action Plan for the Blackwater Catchment.
18 March 2026
Better Farming for Water – Slaney Catchment Action Plan
The Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support farmers in the adoption of sustainable farming practices that minimise the impact of agriculture on water quality. Each of the initial eight river catchments will have a bespoke plan prepared to provide a pathway to deliver water quality improvements. This is the Action Plan for the Slaney Catchment.
6 March 2026
Better Farming for Water – Barrow Catchment Action Plan
The Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support farmers in the adoption of sustainable farming practices that minimise the impact of agriculture on water quality. Each of the initial eight river catchments will have a bespoke plan prepared to provide a pathway to deliver water quality improvements. This is the Action Plan for the Barrow Catchment.
4 March 2026
Better Farming for Water – Suir Catchment Action Plan
The Better Farming for Water campaign aims to support farmers in the adoption of sustainable farming practices that minimise the impact of agriculture on water quality. Each of the initial eight river catchments will have a bespoke plan prepared to provide a pathway to deliver water quality improvements. This is the Action Plan for the Suir Catchment.
29 January 2026
Streamlining Water Quality Improvements in Galway/Clare
The EU Water Framework Directive states that all surface water must achieve at least Good Ecological status by 2027.
30 April 2025
ASSAP and Farming for Water EIP
ASSAP and Farming for Water EIP Type Media Article By Sinead Devaney, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme or ASSAP is a free and confidential advisory service for farmers in priority areas for action. The aim of the programme is to support farmers to implement actions on […]
23 July 2024
Better farming for water – 8 Actions for Change
Better farming for water – 8 Actions for Change Type Booklet Download Publication (PDF) The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., requested Teagasc to lead a multi-actor water quality advisory campaign to deliver clear, simple and positive messaging to enhance farmers’, as well as the broader agri-food industry’s […]
30 May 2024
Water Quality Status – Still Stagnant!
Water Quality Status – Still Stagnant! Type Media Article Damien Gibbons, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Ballinrobe The protection of water quality from nutrient, sediment and pesticide losses and achieving ‘Good Status’ for all waters in Ireland is a key national goal. Agriculture is just one of a number of human activities that can […]
31 July 2023