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Tillage
Tillage Management: watching the weather for fertiliser, planting and spraying
Siobhán Walsh
There is dry weather in the forecast. Land has a lot of drying to do before farmers can get out to the fields.
25 February 2025 News
What will happen to tillage land on peat soils?
There are a number of tillage farms on peat soils that will be impacted by GAEC 2 under conditionality rules in the CAP.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
DAERA outlines new farm penalty system
The revised system of penalties for farmers who are found in breach of the new rules was described as 'a significant change in approach'.
Cuts planned for scheme red tape
The Commission has said cutting scheme red tape will leave farmers freer to farm instead of completing paperwork.
19 February 2025 News
Commission unveils new vision for farming
The vision comes as part of the response to last year's EU-wide farmer protests.
19 February 2025 News
Editorial: rules tighten on peat soils
While the rules on the face of it for some don’t look too onerous, the very existence of this ‘designation’ under GAEC 2 draws a line in the sand.
12 February 2025 Viewpoints
DAERA to retain 15% cap on penalties
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has sought on a number of occasions to remove the penalty cap
5 February 2025 Northern Ireland
DAERA powerless on livestock moves since 2021
Legislation to enforce rules around animal movements has not been in place since 2021
29 January 2025 Northern Ireland
MLAs refuse to back down on Muir penalties
Minister Muir has sought to reverse a change to the cross-compliance penalty regime in NI.
22 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Important calf related dates and scheme compliance
The tagging and registering of calves within the required time frames and complying with BVD legislation is critical for adherence to cross compliance rules and scheme terms and conditions.
18 January 2025 Calves
Beef Management: slurry, calf purchases and spring suckler demos
Adam Woods takes a look at the slurry opening dates, calf purchase and previews next week's spring suckler demo.
15 January 2025 Management
MLAs oppose Muir on farm penalty changes
The decision by Minister Muir to try to lift the cap on penalties, follows on from a campaign by environmental groups in the wake of blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland