Agri-Business
DAFM reminds farmers of latest date for spreading lime
Farmers have been reminded that the end of the month (Thursday, October 31) marks the latest date for spreading lime...
liming
Agri-Business
Liming payments issued to date exceed €7.4m
Total payments issued to date under the 2023 National Liming Programme exceed €7.4 million, the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
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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...
Dairy
Should you be liming at this time of the year?
Many farmers are focused on liming and getting their second-cut silage in as a result of favourable weather conditions this...
Dairy
Liming extension: Opportunity to correct your soil fertility
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue announced on June 12 that under the National Liming Programme,...
Beef
Liming deadline extended further until October 31
A further extension to the date by which lime must be spread under the National Liming Programme has been announced...
Beef
Call for liming deadline extension until year-end
The rural development chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), John Curran has called for an extension to the deadline...
Agri-Business
One month left to spread lime as deadline approaches
Farmers now have one month left to spread lime purchased under the National Liming Programme, with the final date for...
Agri-Business
June liming deadline remains despite weather conditions
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he does “not envisage” any further extension to the...
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Agri-Business
Extension announced under National Liming Programme
An extension to the date by which lime must be spread under the National Liming Programme has been announced today...
Grass
Renewed calls for liming extension as deadline approaches
There are renewed calls for the fast-approaching deadline for spreading under the National Liming Programme to be pushed out beyond...
CAP / Schemes
No intention for more time for liming after 'generous extension'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has again ruled out allowing more time to spread lime under...
Agri-Business
ICMSA: Liming programme deadline should be extended to July
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called for a further extension of the deadline for the National Liming...
Agri-Business
Future liming budget must reflect 'enormous' farmer interest
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that future government funding towards the cost of liming must mirror the level...
Tillage
Correct soil pH crucial as demand for lime grows
There is a large demand for lime on tillage farms according to Teagasc, which has advised that correct soil pH...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
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Dairy
Video: List of lime suppliers 'too small' - advisor
The number of approved lime suppliers on the licenced list provided by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
Grass
Weather to dictate lime application in coming weeks
Weather permitting, the coming weeks will provide Irish farmers with the perfect opportunity to spread lime. According to Teagasc, soil...
Environment
Next government set to carry out 'national liming programme'
The Programme for Government, revealed this week, outlines plans for a ‘national liming programme’ for the purpose of improving nitrogen...
Sheep
Sheep advice: How can I reduce the risk of lameness in slatted sheds?
With the lambing season underway, the focus will turn to ensuring ewes are healthy and in good condition. An issue...