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Sheep
More education, research and funding required for uplands
Darren Carty
Teagasc adviser Caitriona Foley presented the findings of the Comeragh Uplands EIP at the hill sheep conference and laid bare the challenges for such areas
14 November 2024 News
Poor farm viability risks future of uplands areas
Delegates attending this week’s Teagasc and CAFRE Uplands Symposium were told that a failure to address farm viability in uplands areas will lead to land abandonment and reduced social activity.
13 November 2024 Schemes
Gates and owl/kestrel boxes most common NPI applications
Farmers at this week’s Teagasc and CAFRE Uplands Symposium, were told that the target remains to get approval for 2023 applications rolled out in December.
Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected
There is a need to facilitate farm retirement to have a much smoother and incentivised progression of young people into farming, the outgoing Tánaiste has said.
13 November 2024 News
Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban
Farmers said that having LESS equipment on the back of slurry tanks significantly reduces grip and traction when being used in hilly areas.
23 October 2024 News