Slurry
Minister Martin Heydon has warned that changing the deadline for spreading slurry and fertiliser would be a 'big decision'.
Environment
Farmers have spent the summer battling scorching heat and drought — now they may face a fight against nutrient spreading rulebooks too.
Minister Martin Heydon has been asked to "urgently review" the dates of the closed periods for slurry and fertiliser spreading.
Dairy
A new farmer-led project in the Erne catchment area is aiming to address the challenges associated with slurry management on farms.
With fine weather forecast for the week and plenty of moisture still in the ground, grass will be growing rapidly.
Grass
Soil compaction is an ever present risk that must be managed, farmers have been advised at the Teagasc open day at Johnstown Castle.
Machinery
Abbey Machinery is exhibiting at Fieldays as part of the Enterprise Ireland stand, an opportunity that it describes as a "valuable platform".
Beef
Farmers will now be weighing up what should be spread on silage ground to maintain and improve soil fertility - fertiliser, slurry or lime...
Farm Safety
With the silage season now underway and slurry tanks beginning to move, Teagasc has shared advice on the risks associated with agitating.
Farmers having to spread slurry in heavy rain "just because of the date" is not helping Ireland's water quality, a TD has warned in the Dáil.
A new scientific study provides "evidence" that an Irish biotech's solution can reduce methane emissions and improve grass growth.
Recent interactions with clients over the last few weeks have "highlighted the risks that farmers still take in terms of farm safety", an advisor said.
After the bit of sun this week, and with the week ahead forecast to be relatively dry, farmers may be able to get nutrients out on grass.
The Agri-Food & Bioscience Institute has research that shows separating slurry into solid and liquid fractions can help reduce phosphorus
Farmers who were involved in "inappropriate slurry spreading" last year lost out on just over €95,000 on area based payments.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a company £4 million to advance sustainable utilisation of livestock slurry.
There were more reported incidents of "inappropriate slurry spreading" in Co. Cavan in 2025 compared to any other county, new figures show.
Video
Following the wettest start to the year since 2018, Agriland caught up with some farmers...
Following the wettest start to the year since 2018, Agriland caught up with farmers from Wicklow to see how slurry management is faring out.
Despite the heavy rain and housed cows, it may be worth preparing a nutrient management plan now ahead of spreading fertiliser.
There are "no plans at this time to further review" the GAP regulations, according to Minister Martin Heydon.
N.Ireland
The UFU has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall
Cows are still housed and tanks are quickly filling, all while farmers are unable to travel fields given the saturation levels.
