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Dempsey at Large: learnings from Castledockrell
Matt Dempsey
Castledockrell – the area demonstrates that farming is capable of being carried out with minimal effect on the overall environment.
2 October 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: Autumn a disaster for grass covers
We scanned a few cows that showed up doubtful on the collars on Monday, writes Padraig Callanan.
11 September 2024 Husbandry
Tillage Management: harvest continues where it can
There is a lot of work to be done on farms at the minute, and some deadlines have been extended.
Catch crops deadline for ACRES extended
The Department of Agriculture has announced that the catch crops actions in ACRES have been extended until 30 September for 2024.
9 September 2024 News
Tillage Management: oilseed rape, crop diversification and lime
Farmers will be harvesting, planting and sorting out cropping plans in the coming weeks.
14 August 2024 Husbandry
Cover crops: the dos and the don’ts
Cover crops should be planted as soon as possible after cereal crops are harvested and will do best after early-harvested crops like winter barley and oats.
31 July 2024 News
Catch crop rules changes not enough
Farmers are confused about grazing rules for catch crop and forage crops and don;t see the need for the complications.
3 July 2024 News
Tillage: buffers, liebacks and changes to ACRES rules
There are a lot of rules for tillage farmers to follow to protect water quality and more changes to ACRES rules.
15 June 2024 Nitrates
Further nitrates changes ‘in the pipeline’
The measures proposed under the interim review of the Nitrates Action Programme include reduced excretion rates for calves and lower feed protein allowances.
12 June 2024 Nitrates
Organic farming in the heartland of tillage country
Gavin Tully is an organic tillage farmer near Camolin, Co Wexford. Niamh Murphy explains why he made the switch.
5 June 2024 News