Machinery News
More horsepower and better drivers needed for trailing shoe
The use of Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) equipment requires more skilled tractor drivers and machinery operators and more horsepower...
LESS
N.Ireland
CAFRE to host slurry management open day
Farmers and agricultural contractors are invited to attend a slurry management open day being hosted by the College of Agriculture,...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
Kenny calls for review of LESS investments under TAMS
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Martin Kenny is calling for a review of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) investments under...
Agri-Business
Farm orgs make calls for changes to TAMS grant
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS) to be extended to include eligibility...
Dairy
Get the timing of your slurry application right this spring
Now that the slurry spreading period is only a matter of days away for farms in Zone A, farmers needs...
Environment
Reminder: Dates and rules for spreading slurry this year
With just nine days remaining until the closed period for slurry spreading in Zone A ends, farmers are being reminded...
Agri-Business
Splash plate ban should be deferred - MEP
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Nà Mhurchú has called on her Fianna Fáil colleague and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri-Business
Farmer petition seeking splash plate ban deferral given to minister
A petition signed by hundreds of farmers in north Co. Tipperary calling for the splash plate ban to be deferred...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri Politics
Farmer petition opposing splash plate ban to be sent to minister
Around 450 farmers in Co. Tipperary have signed a petition calling on the government to scrap the splash plate ban...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Online facility for declaring LESS action now open
The online facility for the annual declaration of low emission slurry spreading (LESS) under the Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme...
Beef News
TAMS: Concern over costs after dribble bars excluded
Concerns have been raised that smaller farms will be hit with a cost burden after Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Environment
Farm org wants deferral of LESS rule for farms under 130kgN/ha
A farm organisation is calling for new rules requiring farmers with stocking rates below 130kg of organic nitrogen (N) per...
CAP / Schemes
Reminder: Details on the 60% grant for slurry spreading kit
From January 1, 2025, all farms with a previous year’s grassland stocking rate of 100kg N/ha or over will be...
Agri Politics
Dribble bar must be included under TAMS 3 - Nolan
There is “a clear environmental, scientific and economic rationale” justifying the inclusion of dribble bar technology under the new Targeted...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
Nutrient storage scheme and eligibility changes for LESS announced
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue announced today (Wednesday, August 21) the opening of a dedicated Nutrient...
Dairy
Fertilising second-cut silage as soon as possible
With many farmers having cut their first-cut silage over the weekend or planning on cutting in the next number of...
Environment
Urea and LESS result in 1% reduction in ammonia emissions - EPA
Ireland’s ammonia emissions decreased by 1% in 2022, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Despite this, the EPA has...
N.Ireland
CAFRE shares benefits of improved slurry management
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) advisors have been profiling the benefits of improved slurry management over...