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Dempsey at Large: Soil – the basic resource
Matt Dempsey
Johnstown Castle - The 1,000 acre estate was given as a gift to the Irish State by the Lacken family in the mid 1940s.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Don’t forget soil training, farmers told
Farmers in NI must complete training associated with the soil nutrient health scheme
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir has ‘serious concerns’ for NI farm budget
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal earlier this week. Peter McCann reports
Farmers in danger of information overload
The detailed results from the soil nutrient health scheme in NI are not easily interpreted or understood.
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Fertiliser register a sign of new approach
A new fertiliser database is to be introduced by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Audit office probe into false soil samples
Concerns were initially raised by NIEA about false soil samples used to support planning applications in NI
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Muir digs in on 5ha claim area
Minister Muir dismissed the argument that small farms should be allowed to claim the new Farm Sustainability Payment as it can help with getting planning permission.
10 July 2024 Northern Ireland