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Editorial: Commissioner's soothing words need to be matched with action
Jack Kennedy
He comes across as a very hands on, in touch Commissioner that knows his brief very well, and clearly knows the challenges.
27 January 2025 News
Fertiliser cut for lower stocked farms could worsen fodder shortages - Teagasc
A fertiliser cut for lower stocked farms is one of a series of additional measures put forward by the Department under its interim review of the fifth Nitrates Action Programme.
15 January 2025 Schemes
TAMS LESS grant still out of bounds for derogation farmers
Martin Merrick outlines who is eligible with regard stocking rates and the TAMS LESS scheme.
Leasing, growing and sexing in Cork
The Yara-sponsored Irish Grassland Association annual dairy conference provided plenty of reminders about what the best farmers are doing that others can learn from Jack Kennedy reports
15 January 2025 News
Fewer farms now eligible for TAMS LESS grant aid
Farms stocked between 100kg N/ha and 129kg N/ha must now apply slurry using LESS methods, farms now stocked between130kg/ha and 150kg/ha organic nitrogen are now ineligible to avail of LESS grant aid.
8 January 2025 News
Change of year will affect TAMS LESS eligibility
As we move into 2025, fewer farmers will be able to avail of grant aid for LESS equipment due to ongoing changes.
29 December 2024 Management
Farming in the face of climate change
Teagasc senior researcher Dr Elodie Ruelle recently outlined how Irish farms will cope with a warmer and wetter climate. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
4 December 2024 Climate and environment
Stocking rate debate
The Department highlighted that they are now moving to a ‘nutrient surplus’ model, which will mean different actions and farm responses for different soil types and different parts of the country.
4 December 2024 Editorial
Global shocks leading to food being weaponised
According to a Dutch professor, increasing occurrence of shocks to supply chains and the impact of changing weather patterns means that farmers will need to reevaluate how they view efficiency.
4 December 2024 News
Editorial: ‘stocking rate’ not key issue for dairy farms
This stocking rate row is core to why the handbrake is pulled on farm investment here in Ireland.
27 November 2024 Viewpoints
Is rubber stamp-isation replacing consultation?
The Department of Housing must be inviting the water quality stakeholders over for the spuds and turkey if it wants real consultation on the latest nitrates measures.
13 November 2024 News
Extensive farms face fertiliser clampdown
A Department of Housing consultation paper on the Nitrates Action Programme has proposed restrictions on nitrogen usage on lowly stocked holdings.
7 November 2024 News