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Lack of cash hits on-farm construction
Declan O’Brien
A combination of atrocious weather, reduced cashflow and uncertainty around the nitrates derogation has stalled a major share of farm construction work.
15 May 2024 Climate and environment
Timing crucial for water quality when applying fertiliser - Burgess
When it comes to putting out phosphorus or slurry, timing could be more important than the amount spread, a Lakeland Dairies farm walk heard.
15 May 2024 News
Building activity down by up to 50%
A combination of atrocious weather, reduced cashflow and uncertainty around the nitrates derogation is blamed for the slowdown.
Increase in low emissions spreading helps reduce ammonia - EPA
Good farm practices are beginning to have a positive impact on emissions, the EPA has said.
10 May 2024 News
From feeding silage to making silage in the space of a week
Now is the time to analyse the grass situation and plan ahead - that was the main message from Teagasc dairy specialist in Ballyhaise, James Dunne, at a Teagasc signpost farm walk in Offaly.
8 May 2024 News
Home Farm: what a difference a week of dry weather makes
On the cattle side, this has been the first time this year that we have been able to get out on the grazed paddocks without leaving unacceptable tracks.
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
My Farming Week: Colin Kelly, Bealnamulla, Athlone, Roscommon.
Colin farms alongside his father on 40ac in Co Roscommon. They operate a suckler herd, selling weanlings in the mart at 10 months.
1 May 2024 News
Minister Heydon urges safety when working with slurry
Minister Martin Heydon has asked that farmers take care when spreading slurry in the coming weeks as the weather picks up.
1 May 2024 News
Farmers need to be incentivised to get involved in AD - Teagasc
Farmers have an opportunity to play a leading role to provide feedstock for AD plants, the final Renewables Roadshow event heard on Tuesday.
1 May 2024 Renewables
IFA urges vigilance when working with slurry
Farmers must keep safety to the fore when working with slurry, the IFA has reiterated.
30 April 2024 News
Nutrients remain in Lough Neagh for 40 years
Scientists from the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute spoke about Lough Neagh during an online event last week.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers urged to be vigilant of slurry gases
Slurry poses a major health and safety risk on-farm and all steps should be taken to minimise risks.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland