Arable
Huge variation in nitrogen requirements between and within fields
The large variation in Nitrogen (N) requirements between and within was noted today by Daniel Kindred, Senior Research Scientist at...
Environment
Environment
Changes to nitrates programme
A review of Ireland’s 2nd Nitrates Action Programme has concluded and a revised third programme has been finalised, according to an...
Environment
Extra funding for Johne's disease programme
Additional funding amounting to €250k from the Department of Agriculture will go towards the continuation of Animal Health Ireland’s (AHI)...
Environment
Efficient use of nutrients urged
With the end of the closed period in sight, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is encouraging farmers to use farm...
Environment
ESB imports 15,000 timber poles a year
ESB Networks currently imports more than 15,000 timber poles a year due to insufficient supply from Coillte as a result of...
Environment
190 vets complete Johne's training as more funding sought
The roll out of the voluntary Johne’s disease control programme for dairy herds across Ireland is now well under way....
Environment
High hopes for a GLAS top-up organic farming payment
Ireland’s new Green Low-Carbon Agri-environment Scheme (GLAS) payment must include organic farming as a core element and, in particular, organic...
Environment
New environmental scheme must benefit all - ACA
“The big worry is that the environmental scheme will be just limited to the western seaboard.” This is accoridng to...
Environment
Land drainage key for grass growth
Land drainage is seen as one of the most important components for achievement of Food Harvest 2020 goals. This is...
Environment
Calls for key national antibiotic database
Adequate and accurate data collection and analysis of antibiotics use and resistance is key for the farming sector. This is according to...
Environment
Spring slurry key for soil fertility as new season commences
The period in which farmers are not allowed to spread slurry came to an end for farmers in the south...
Environment
Weather to remain unsettled this week
The weather for the coming week is set to remain unsettled with heavy showers on the cards for most days....
Environment
Ireland's bees come out tops for pollinating crops
Research at the University of Reading in the UK has found that Europe has 13.4 million too few honeybee colonies...
Environment
Make the most of your slurry this spring
For many years now Teagasc has been advising farmers to spread their slurry in the spring. Although chemical fertiliser costs stabilised...
Environment
Unsettled weather – but mild start to the New Year in prospect
The good news for the farming industry is that the current spell of mild weather look set to continue well...
Environment
Turbulent times for EirGrid
EirGrid, the state-owned energy company, was under fire this year due to the rollout of its Grid 25 strategy that...
Environment
€1.8m for animal welfare organisations
Funding of €1.8m to 136 organisations involved in animal care and welfare services throughout the country has been issued by the...
Environment
Heritage Council calls for new approach to agri-environment schemes
The Heritage Council is proposing an agri-environment programme that will provide the most support to farmers who contribute the most...
