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Noel Bardon on 03 Sep 2021
‘Map acres’ clampdown ‘guaranteed’ in new nitrates plan - Department
The head of the Department’s nitrates division has made his thoughts known on the practice of ‘diluting’ stocking rates using land farmed only on paper during a Teagasc Signpost webinar.
Noel Bardon on 03 Sep 2021
The slurry ‘rogue in every parish’ becoming increasingly common
The Department’s chief inspector of water quality has hit out at the non-compliant minority of dairy farmers in justifying a tightening of nitrates rules from next year.
Noel Bardon on 03 Sep 2021
Rising TB and bird flu outbreaks overshadow 2020 animal health report
2020 saw a rise in the number of avian influenza (AI) cases, while TB was at its highest level since 2009.
Noel Bardon on 01 Sep 2021
CAP consultations a ‘box-ticking exercise’ – IFA
The IFA president has issued a strong statement on the consultation process of the CAP Strategic Plan.
Noel Bardon on 01 Sep 2021
‘Systematic underpayments’ cost dairy farmers €3,000 over peak supply – ICMSA
The ICMSA has said it believes that dairy farmers are facing underpayments for milk deliveries, after its analysis of milk prices for this year’s peak milk supply period.
Noel Bardon on 04 Sep 2021
Sustainability of bird hunting under scrutiny of Minister Noonan
Minister Malcolm Noonan has questioned the impacts of an opening of the hunting season for birds of conservation concern.
Noel Bardon on 31 Aug 2021
Value of milk and livestock production increased in 2020 – CSO
New figures released by the CSO have shown favourable output value increases for most areas of the agricultural sector last year.
Noel Bardon on 31 Aug 2021
Government inaction on dog attacks ‘unacceptable’ – IFA
The IFA has called for a tightening of dog ownership regulations as farmers’ concerns surrounding dog attacks have increased.
Noel Bardon on 27 Aug 2021
Ballet dancers prioritised over drivers and butchers – British meat exporters
The British Meat Processors Association has said that a new report on the UK’s post-Brexit labour shortages has exposed the true scale of the industry’s issue.
Noel Bardon on 26 Aug 2021
BirdWatch Ireland under investigation by charities regulator
Authorities have appointed investigators to examine concerns relating to the conservation body.
Noel Bardon on 26 Aug 2021
Satellite technology to assess hedgerow habitat value
An Irish agri-technology firm has partnered up with the European Space Agency to use satellite imagery to better measure hedgerows.
Noel Bardon on 27 Aug 2021
Agri jobs: manager needed for 300-acre mixed organic farm
This week, farm managers are wanted for both dairy and mixed enterprises, with attractive remuneration packages up for grabs.