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Editorial: easy answer to Trump tariffs - make farming great again
Jack Kennedy
Let’s take the initiative and keep control of what is good for rural Ireland.
2 April 2025 Climate and environment
Farm emissions estimates cut by 7%
Emissions had been previously overstated due their not being sufficient research to generate emissions estimates that accurately reflected Irish farming.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
Entitlement transfer service to open for Northern Irish farmers
Farmers can make these entitlement transfers by logging into their DAERA Online Services account and any transfers via lease during the 2025 trading period will be restricted to one year only.
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Gerry Boyle: ten years of catch-up after milk quotas
Quotas hampered our ability to optimise our efficiency, especially in respect of stocking rates and grass utilisation.
26 March 2025 Viewpoints
DAERA to clarify entitlement values
The Basic Payment Scheme in Northern Ireland has been renamed the Farm Sustainability Transition Payment this year.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
1,300 sought for new CAFRE farm groups
An application window has opened for new Business Sustainability Groups.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland
Sustainability in Irish Sport Horse breeding
Helen Sharp explores the economic and environmental considerations for a modern breeding business in Ireland to ensure long-term success.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Editorial: Teagasc clover study published
The objective of the review was to establish a roadmap of actions that Teagasc now needs to take to further develop options for a future with less artificial nitrogen.
26 March 2025 Viewpoints
Greener animal feed labels on the way
An updated document on animal feed labelling could see more feed manufacturers display the environmental impact of their feed on the label.
25 March 2025 News
Contractor charges rise 5% for 2025
Contractor charges are experiencing a 5% rise for 2025, according to the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) annual price guide.
19 March 2025 News
Milking platform stocking rate dilemma
Aidan Brennan looks at the risks associated with operating a high milking platform stocking rate and some of the mitigating factors.
19 March 2025 Grass & feeding
New project to examine Irish wool and scouring
The three-year project, Regenerative Value Systems for Irish Grown Wool in Ireland (REVEIRE), has received €657,403 in funding and will begin its research from 31 March 2025.
19 March 2025 News