Tillage
Global grain watch: US winter wheat rating dips
The most recent update from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed another drop in winter wheat crop...
Drought
Environment
Drought lasting 16 days recorded in Co. Cork in January
A drought lasting 16 days was recorded in Co. Cork in January, according to data from Met Éireann. The only...
Agri-Business
How irrigation is sustaining agriculture in Spain
Irrigation has been the determining factor in the success of harvesting crops in the region of Aragón in northeastern Spain...
N.Ireland
Rural Resilience Project to help NI farmers with climate change
Northern Ireland Environmental Link (NIEL) has announced its Rural Resilience Project, which “supports progress towards sustainable agriculture by providing information...
Environment
From drought to flooding: Food insecurity continues in northern Kenya
After five failed rainy seasons and severe drought for over two years, northern Kenya was hit by floods once the...
Dairy Technical
Grass measuring: Vital as growth returns
Grass measuring will play an important role on dairy farms over the coming weeks as growth rates once again increase....
Tillage News
Potato prices double in past 12 months
Irish potato prices have doubled over the past 12 months, according to a Dublin-based fresh produce supplier. And there could...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Improvement expected as rain returns
The prolonged dry spell has started to impact grass growth, but luckily it appears that rain is set to arrive...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Buffer feeding needed on many farms
Grass growth has fallen this week as the impact of the dry weather and lack of rain is starting to...
Rural Life
Uisce Éireann introduces more drought-related restrictions
Uisce Éireann has introduced many drought-related restrictions throughout the country this week after a rise in temperatures. Met Éireann highlighted...
Dairy Technical
Rain forecast: Time to spread slurry and fertiliser?
Rain is forecast for over the weekend and the question for many is should you be filling the slurry tanker...
Rural Life
Weather: Drought conditions likely to increase
The week ahead will continue to see mainly dry weather with most of the country experiencing very little or no...
Tillage News
Europe’s potato industry falls victim to extreme weather
Extreme weather incidents are serving to rock Europe’s potato industry to its very foundations. Last year was actually the second...
Environment
Risk of flash droughts expected to rise globally - study
The rapid development of flash droughts are predicted to occur on a global scale, according to a new study carried...
Beef Technical
Teagasc issue dry weather advice for farmers
Teagasc has issue some dry weather advice to farmers that are starting to see the affects of the current dry...
Rural Life
Rural group water schemes urged to 'conserve water'
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS) has urged its members to conserve water and use it wisely amid...
Rural Life
Uisce Éireann warns of drought related restrictions
As temperatures increase and this week we recorded the hottest day of the year so far, Uisce Éireann has warned...
CAP / Schemes
Spain and Portugal to request CAP crisis funds following drought
Spain and Portugal have agreed to jointly ask the European Commission to adopt urgent drought measures. According to the Spanish...