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Pigs
IFA calls for Department support to boost pig welfare
Noel Bardon
Favourable prices present an investment opportunity that could be harnessed to boost welfare standards, the IFA's pig policy executive has said.
11 April 2025 Farm safety
‘Safety is not an optional extra, it’s a priority’ – IFA
The scheme, announced by Minister Martin Heydon and Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae, allows farmers to write off 50% of the cost of eligible safety equipment each year over two years.
10 April 2025 News
Excluding dribble bar from TAMS is 'not based on science' – ICSA
The soon-to-be published study by Dr Dominika Krol of Teagasc Johnstown Castle involved two years of field trials on short grass.
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Beef prices: factories try to apply pressure to trade
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Pigs farmer frustration with TAMS scheme
Pig farmers have called for more practical TAMS III specifications amid low levels of uptake.
9 April 2025 Pigs
No difference in emissions from dribble bar and trailing shoe, research finds
The study found there was no difference in emissions from different LESS application methods.
8 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.
2 April 2025 News
Just under 2,000 applications submitted for emergency TAMS tranche
The three-week window allowed farmers to apply for specific items to remedy damage caused by recent storms, while slurry tankers were the most popular item in tranche six.
1 April 2025 Schemes
Review: Amazone single-disc coulters offers top-class accuracy
Peter Thomas Keaveney put the latest Amazone Centeya Super 3m drill and disc harrow combo through its paces.
26 March 2025 Farm machinery
Getting value for money with farm buildings
When given quotes of farm buildings, some may or may not include a quote for concrete. Martin Merrick details how to make up concrete costs for your farm project.
26 March 2025 Buildings
TAMS tranche 5 approvals begin issuing as emergency TAMS closes
Tranche 5 closed for applications in early December, with 5,823 applications submitted, while the emergency TAMS tranche will close on Friday 28 March at 5pm.
25 March 2025 Schemes
Telematics: the key to farm efficiency
Fergal O Sullivan* looks at the role of telematics and how it can help both contractors, farmers and machinery dealers improve efficiency by gathering real time data and monitor in field performance.
19 March 2025 Farm machinery
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse
Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.
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