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New nitrates regulations adding ‘pressure’ for farmers – IFA
James Hanly
The association said that the “constantly evolving regulatory and non-regulatory measures” will further add to the challenges and complexity of nutrient management on farms.
28 February 2025 News
Unprotected urea ban from 2026 and new calf excretion rates
New measures to be introduced following review of the nitrates action programme.
21 February 2025 Tullamore Farm
Tullamore Farm update: calving coming close to halfway mark
Shaun Diver gives an update, as 37 cows have now calved, while management of the ewe flock ahead of lambing is also ongoing.
Top tips from the Teagasc lambing webinar
From correct feeding of colostrum to simple methods of sterlising equipment, the webinar had lots of practical tips for a smoother lambing season.
19 February 2025 Management
Top grass tips for drystock farms in 2025
Adam Woods has some tips and advice for for grassland management on drystock farms.
19 February 2025 Fertilizers
Grazing guide part one: the dos and don'ts
With grass so valuable on beef farms, it is worth keeping some essential grassland management rules in mind for the crucial spring season.
17 February 2025 Grass & feeding
Poor-quality silage: is all-concentrates an option?
Ad-lib diets work well for some farmers in reducing labour, but how do they compare to silage-based diets on cost and labour input?
2 February 2025 Lambing
Focus lambing: Dealing with an abortion storm
With supplies of the vaccine for enzootic abortion in tight supply last autumn some farmers who could not source required supplies are possibly facing a heightened risk
29 January 2025 Lambing
Sheep Management: organic feed, thin ewes and identifying problems
Farmers sourcing organic feed should investigate the quality of ingredients in the mix with reports continuing to indicate some mediocre feed on the market.
29 January 2025 Management
Home Farm: straw runs out
The first job is to get the slurry fully under control so that if we do get a prolonged spell of wet weather, there won’t be a problem with storage capacity under the slats.
22 January 2025 Viewpoints
Rearing dairy beef calves in Castlefinn
Adam Woods reports from the first Animal Health Ireland Calf Care event which took place in Donegal last week.
15 January 2025 Breeding & health
Six drystock jobs for January
Adam Woods takes a look at some jobs that could be completed on drystock farms over the next month
8 January 2025 Management