Dairy
With updated slurry storage rules barrelling towards us, taking to a 'flying herd' system may be a reasonable choice for some farms.
Farmers need to have the ball rolling by April if they wish to have slurry storage updated on time for the new regulations.
With new rules for slurry and soiled water storage set to kick in from October 1, 2028, farmers should be making the most of TAMS now.
DAFM has confirmed that 149 farmers have so far been "rejected" from the 2025 nitrates derogation scheme for non-compliance.
Minister of State for planning and local government, John Cummins will today (Thursday, December...
Rural Life
New regulations are set to allow farmers to increase slurry storage capacity and construct additional housing without planning permission.
It is looking more optimistic that Ireland will hold onto a nitrates derogation with news today...
Proposed planning exemptions will deliver real and positive change for housing development and farmers across Ireland, says Deputy Aird
Buildings
The draft proposal permits farms to add up to 1,500m3 of nutrient storage, with a new stand-alone tank exemption for up to 1,000m3.
Agri-Business
Planning exemptions for farmers to increase slurry storage capacity and construct more cattle housing should be in place in a matter of weeks
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) is urging the government to revise TAMS reference costs ahead...
Beef
There is less than one week left for farmers and the public to contribute to a public consultation...
N.Ireland
Farmers for Action is calling for Northern Ireland’s new Nitrates Action Plan (NAP) to be adequately funded by the Stormont Executive
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has said that Budget 2026 must retain key tax supports for farmers.
Environment
A proposal will be brought before Cabinet today (Tuesday, July 29) that will set out the details of...
The advantages of having adequate slurry and dairy soiled water storage to spread nutrients at optimal times was highlighted at Moorepark '25
The introduction of a "credible" planning exemption for slurry storage facilities is an "urgent...
Farmers are postponing on-farm slurry storage investments due to the delay in the government confirming the exemption to planning rules.
Up to 40% additional slurry storage is being recommended for some farms across the country, according to Teagasc buildings specialist.
Following a meeting with ministers, the IFA said the planning exemption for slurry storage is "expected" to be in place for tranche 9 of TAMS.
A proposed exemption under planning rules for independent slurry storage construction could be delayed until Q4, the ICMSA has claimed.
Agri Politics
The ICMSA has welcomed the a new 60% grant aid for nutrient storage investments under the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3).
Slurry management and storage are emerging as significant concerns for farmers in 2025, particularly for water quality.
