CAP / Schemes
Extension for catch crop establishment in ACRES
An extension has been granted to the establishment deadline for catch crops for participants in tranche 1 and 2 of...
Catch Crops
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Location of certain area-based actions can be changed
The locations of certain actions in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) can be changed, subject to the permission of...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
CAP / Schemes
DAFM revises catch crops specification for ACRES
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Monday, March 4) announced amendments for farmers in tranche...
CAP / Schemes
ACRES: Six arable actions receive deadline extension
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) recently issued an extension to six arable actions under the Agri-Climate...
Environment
DAFM provides further clarity on GAEC changes
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has today (Wednesday, Aug 30) confirmed its modification to the rules...
Tillage News
ICSA to meet DAFM again on catch crop grazing regulations
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is to have further discussions on the new catch crop grazing regulations...
Tillage
Teagasc confirms changes to catch crop grass lie-back criteria
Teagasc has confirmed that the grass lie-back area within the new Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) 6 regulations for...
Tillage News
ICSA: Lie-back requirement for catch crops must be removed
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is calling for the removal of the requirement for an equal lie-back...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Tillage
Tillage advice: New rules regarding catch crops
A number of new rules have been introduced this year with regard to the utilisation of catch crops, specifically from...
Tillage Technical
Impact of catch and cover crops on potassium cycling
According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), catch and cover crops form an important cog in the tillage regenerative farming...
Tillage Technical
Harvest update: Most crops now harvested following dry weather
In the latest harvest update, in many areas, most crops are now harvested with the dry weather making conditions for...
Tillage
ICSA calls for catch crops scheme for tillage farmers
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for a scheme that will incentivise tillage farmers to grow...
Tillage
Native malting barley acreage set to grow
The growth in sales of Irish whiskey in the US alone will lead to a significant expansion in Ireland’s native...
Tillage Technical
Catch crops: Breaking the cereal cycle
Catch crops are increasingly seen as a way of expanding the rotations followed by Irish cereal growers. According to Teagasc,...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
Video
Amazone Cirrus combination drill earns its crust planting
Mid August is getting towards the wrong end of the sowing window when it comes to catch crops. James Cleary...
Tillage
Catch crops will act to boost water quality in tillage areas
Teagasc research is confirming that autumn-grown catch crops are helping to reduce nutrient run-off from soils in tillage areas. A...
Tillage
Catch crop deadline extension on a case-by-case basis
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has informed AgriLand that there was no extension to the catch...
Tillage
Grain growers support extension to catch crop planting deadline
The Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG) has expressed the importance of extending the catch crop planting deadline under the Green,...