Rural Life
Bord na Móna staff are to meet with farmers and landowners around the Mount Dillon, Erenagh area of Roscommon over concerns about planned rewetting works.
Environment
One particular tillage equipment company recently mentioned that use of its latest product would encourage soil capillary action
Tillage
A leading academic has indicated that Ireland looks may well lose its nitrates derogation, with the issue of water quality the key sticking
To avoid fatberg drains, An Taisces Clean Coasts have just announced a partnership with Uisce Éirean called "think before you pour".
Drainage work does not come cheap. It‘s a significant investment on all farms that must pay for itself in a very meaningful sense.
Making drainage outlets more robust and visible is key to maintaining their effectiveness within all field networks.
Wet years will always flag up issues that relate to poorly drained land on tillage farms. And undoubtedly, 2023 was one of those years.
Investment in efficient drainage schemes is an ongoing priority for farmers in Finland, according to Olle Häggblom
Machinery Focus
Not all soil aerators are the same and the Alstrong-developed machine brings science to this seemingly simple task.
N.Ireland
Winter and spring is a good time to spend some time evaluating the condition of field drainage systems, according to Northern Ireland's CAFRE.
Agri Politics
There are growing concerns among farmers in relation to the impact of proposed land rewetting schemes according to the ICMSA.
Soil moisture deficits are almost back to normal across the country. The soil moisture deficits on most soils are at two.
Dairy
Currently milking 94 cows in Stradone, Co. Cavan, David Brady embraced grass measuring three years ago.
No drainage work should be carried out before the drainage characteristics of the soil are established, say James O'Loughlin.
Grass
Teagasc's Dr. Pat Touhy spoke at the event where he said: "There's no-one-size-fits all solution when it comes to land drainage.
David Brady, a dairy farmer from Tierlahood, Stradone, Co. Cavan, welcomed over 200 visitors to his farm as part of a Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme drainage event yesterday.
Teagasc Heavy Soils Programme will host a heavy soils drainage event on David Brady's farm, at Tierlahood, Stradone, Co. Cavan, on August 29.
'A new land reclamation and drainage scheme is overdue to alleviate the problems of farmers who may be facing a fodder crisis.'
Sean O'Riordan returned to take over the family's dairy farm in Kiskeam, Co. Cork in 2001 and since then he has made major changes.
Investigation key before spending money on drainage, grass growth needs to be the reward for farmers investment.
Portumna is under imminent flood threat
The mean cost of the drainage systems installed as part of the Teagasc Heavy Soils programme came in at hefty €5,740/ha.
