Buildings
Issues found from farmyard assessments
A survey carried out on a random selection of dairy farms has brought to light the issues on farms in...
slurry storage
Buildings
Extension of slurry storage scheme requires Oireachtas approval
The planned extension of slurry storage scheme, which was announced as part of Budget 2023, will need to be formally...
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Watch: Cork dairy farmer tracks nitrates in derogation
Watch how this Cork farmer manages and tracks nitrates in derogation using the Herdwatch app. The nitrates situation presents both...
Agri-Business
Slurry storage scheme to be available for 3 years - IFA
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that it has received confirmation that the slurry storage scheme in Budget 2023...
Buildings
Collecting yard is only exemption from covered slurry storage
Collecting yards are the only exemption in terms of the requirement to cover (roof) slurry storage on farms under the...
Buildings
Changes to concrete levy welcomed by ICSA
The government’s changes to the rate and introduction of the concrete levy have been welcomed by the president of the...
Agri-Business
Government urged to reverse Budget 2023 concrete levy
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president Dermot Kelleher has said he “cannot fathom what the government is...
Agri-Business
Calls for farms to be exempt from budget's 10% concrete levy
The announcement of capital allowances for the construction of slurry storage facilities and a 10% concrete levy in the same...
Dairy Technical
The environment is of critical importance in gaining access to new markets
The impact of dairy farming on the environment is of critical importance in gaining access to new markets, increasing market...
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Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
Buildings
Thinking of more slurry storage? Here are your options and costs
The winter of 2017/2018 is one that will stick with farmers for all the wrong reasons for years to come....