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Climate and environment
Nutrient trading scheme recommended in new report
Noel Bardon
A Teagasc-led report has raised the idea of introducing a nutrient rights trading scheme, similar to emissions trading schemes, as a route that could improve water quality.
2 April 2025 News
Planning exemptions for slurry tanks ‘long way from being put in place’ – IFA
An IFA delegation met with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and Minister for State at the Department of Housing John Cummins in Leinster House on Tuesday to discuss the issue for farmers.
25 March 2025 News
New study finds cheese is particularly good for women’s heart health
The scientists believe the research brings them one step closer to unlocking the benefits of personalised nutrition, to help manage health conditions such as heart disease.
Editorial: building on nitrates success
We need to fix soil fertility, because this allows better use of all nutrients on farms.
19 March 2025 Viewpoints
New nitrates regulations adding ‘pressure’ for farmers – IFA
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
Vegetable farmer views: ‘we can't turn to a spray to deal with a problem’
We spoke to aspiring farmers and long-time growers at a commercial market opportunities for organic vegetables conference in Backweston, Co Kildare.
26 February 2025 News
Separated slurry offer to NI farmers
Separating slurry is the first part of a large project designed to cut excess nutrients in NI agriculture
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Kilwaughter launches soil health hub
The granulated lime supplier has created a dedicated online resource for farmers.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Fertilising tillage crops in 2025
Tim Sheil, J Bolger & Co, and Damien Kelly, Nitrofert, look at tillage crop requirements in 2025.
5 February 2025 Fertilizers
President's address: feeding people while protecting the environment
Dr David Wall, president of the Fertilizer Association of Ireland encourages efficient use of nutrients while adapting to environmental goals.
5 February 2025 Fertilizers
Sustainability is a ‘massive opportunity’ for NI farms
Ian Marshall from Queen's University Belfast spoke at the Oxford Farming Conference last week.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Five tips for early season slurry spreading
As the window for slurry applications opens in mid-Janaury in designated regions of the country, outlined are some tips to spreading in early spring.
11 January 2025 Management