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Hill farmers not recognised in splash plate ban - MEP
James Hanly
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has criticised the regulation that will mean that, from 1 January 2025, 41,000 farmers will be required to use new, more environmentally friendly equipment to spread slurry.
6 November 2024 News
Dublin AD plant to build slurry stores for farmers
They said the minimum viable landholding that would allow them to build a slurry tank is around 500ac, and the farmer must use the digestate for 10 years or more.
6 November 2024 Renewables
10,000ac digestate opportunity for Dublin and Meath farmers
Located just off the M50 in Huntstown, Bia Energy is seeking to partner with farmers for long-term digestate agreements and, in return, will build slurry tanks for them, writes Stephen Robb.
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
Department reminds farmers to spread lime before deadline
The Liming Programme was introduced by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue in spring 2023.
11 October 2024 News
No extension to slurry spreading deadline - Minister McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said he will not extend the slurry spreading season, citing the need to improve water quality to retain the nitrates derogation.
26 September 2024 News
Dribble bars officially ruled out of TAMS by Minister
Responding to a parliamentary question, Minister McConalogue said he has decided dribble bars will not be eligible under TAMS III, after earlier hopes of its reintroduction.
25 September 2024 News
Ploughing 2024: In-house trailing shoe solutions from Fleming
In line with the strong LESS equipment offering at the Ploughing Championships, Fleming Agri presented its new in 7.5m and 9m trailing shoe systems, now designed and built in house.
25 September 2024 News
LESS 'not suitable' for farms located on high ground
Farmers in Tipperary have said that LESS equipment is not practical or safe for small-scale drystock farms on high ground.
25 September 2024 News
Declarations for closing fertiliser stock open
The facility for declaring 2024 closing stock on the national fertiliser database is now available online.
23 September 2024 News
Dribble bars officially ruled out of TAMS by Minister
Responding to a parliamentary question, Minister McConalogue said he has decided dribble bars will not be eligible under TAMS III, after earlier hopes of its reintroduction.
21 September 2024 News
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland