Environment
Minister James Browne has stated that a "recent survey by the NPWS shows a 35% increase in the corncrake population in the last 5 years".
Dairy
The weather for the week according to Met Éireann looks to be dry with sunny spells, offering perfect conditions for second cut silage to be
Machinery
Kverneland are introducing two new aids to tractor operation at LAMMA 2025, one helps with mowing while the other increases connectivity.
A new €5.9 million Corncrake LIFE conservation project includes work with farmers and landowners to improve the landscape for the bird.
Grass
Teagasc specialist believes that some farmers feel they can expand stock numbers but manage with their existing silage pits.
The silage season has kicked into gear on farms across the country with farmers taking advantage of the good weather.