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Almost 10,000ac of land included in new Kerry national park
Noel Bardon
Minister of State for nature Malcolm Noonan has moved to assure farmers in the area that no new regulatory burden will be placed on them as a result of the park's establishment.
Almost 10,000ac of land included in new Kerry national park
Growing fodder for another farmer
21 April 2024 News
Growing fodder for another farmer
There is a fodder deficit on many farms across the country. Tillage and livestock farmers could work together to fill this deficit.
Off the market: products no longer in use
20 April 2024 Crop protection
Off the market: products no longer in use
Check your chemical store to see if you have any products which are no longer registered in stock. Almost 100 products went off the market in 2023.
EPA slashes emissions estimate for grasslands
The move came after scientific studies published last year found emissions from peat grasslands to be significantly overestimated.
19 April 2024 Climate and environment
Commission approves 70% slurry storage grant
Progress has been made on the 70% slurry storage grant, but it is not yet available as details are still being finalised.
19 April 2024 Schemes
A journey into ‘silvoarable’ farming in Co Carlow
Jack Browne’s vision for his farm, and his courage and conviction in realising it, offers a terrific learning experience for a future where innovation, diversification and adaptation will be crucial.
17 April 2024 Footprint Farmers
Exclusive: details of €100/ha tillage payment
Here are the most up-to-date details on the tillage payment announced by the Minister for Agriculture on Saturday.
16 April 2024 News
Are you getting the right advice?
You should only be getting advice on pesticides from trained pesticide advisers and purchasing chemicals from registered pesticide distribution stores and pesticide distributors.
15 April 2024 Crop protection
Examine your varieties closely
Knowing what your varieties’ strengths and weaknesses are is essential to be able to manage your crop correctly throughout the season.
15 April 2024 Crop protection
Beyond N, P and K: balancing the living army in our soils
Balancing soil chemistry is vital for optimising the use of inputs, but there’s also a growing awareness of the importance of nurturing the living component of our soils, writes Emma Hart.
10 April 2024 Footprint Farmers
Farming sidelined in Leaving Cert 'climate' course
There is no direct reference to tillage or livestock farming in the 35-page document which sets out the specifications for the proposed subject.
10 April 2024 News
Pesticides are more than just the main ingredient
Dr Edward Straw of Trinity College writes about how the active ingredient is a small part of a pesticide. Co-formulants which help the product to work are a large part of the ingredients.
10 April 2024 Crop protection