Dairy
Reminder: Still time to collect soil samples before spring
The key to decent pasture production in 2025 starts with collecting soil samples and assessing the soil fertility of your...
Soil
N.Ireland
'Strong' demand for soil nutrient training - DAERA
Demand has been “strong” so far for training under the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), according to the Department for...
Sponsored
How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Tillage
Report: The state of soils in Europe
A recent report assesses the current state of soils in Europe. Significantly, it confirms the magnitude of soil degradation across...
Agri-Business
€4m for research on bovine TB, soil and climate change
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for research, Martin Heydon,...
Agri-Business
70% of organic vegetables bought by Irish consumers are imported
70% of the organic vegetables currently bought by Irish shoppers are imported into the country, an agronomist and horticultural consultant...
Tillage
Institute to play key role in Europe-wide soil sampling campaign
Scientists at the James Hutton Institute are leading a soil sampling campaign, focused on Scotland, but with direct implications for...
CAP / Schemes
Extension granted for soil sampling and analysis programme
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced an extension today (Thursday, November 7) for phase 3...
N.Ireland
In-person SNHS training to be made available
Face-to-face Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) training opportunities will be made available for farmers over the coming weeks. These will...
Sponsored
Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Environment
Project aims to enhance soil health monitoring
A European initiative aiming to revolutionise soil health monitoring and sustainable agriculture has been officially launched. The WHEATWATCHER project, funded...
CAP / Schemes
Soil sampling and analysis programme deadline approaching
Farmers are being reminded that the closing date to apply for the soil sampling and analysis programme is fast approaching....
Environment
EPA: Agri emissions down due to less lime and lower milk output
Agricultural emissions were down 2.6% (-129 kt CO2 eq) in the first quarter of 2024 due to reduced lime application...
Tillage
Tillage: The impact of soil pH on nutrient availability
Agronomists agree that soil pH must be considered the all-important starting-point of any crop fertiliser plan. This is because the...
CAP / Schemes
Soil sampling and analysis programme opens for applications
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity,...
Environment
EPA: Ireland 'should advance' soil mapping and modelling
Ireland “should advance” soil mapping and modelling to support the proposed soil monitoring law and soil health assessment, according to...
Sponsored
Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Environment
13-year soil mapping programme collects final sample in Cork
A 13-year soil mapping programme across Ireland has been completed with the collection of its final sample in Co. Cork....
Environment
DAFM spent €2.7 million on soil sampling programme in 2023
Total expenditure for the National Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme reached €2.7 million in 2023, according to the Department of...
Tillage
Tillage: The multiple benefits delivered by cover crops
According to Teagasc, cover crops represent an opportunity to improve soil structure and rotation-related diversity. A cover crop – sometimes...
Agri-Business
Newly developed soil sensor helps reduce use of chemical fertilisers
Researchers at Tyndall National Institute at University Cork (UCC) have developed a soil sensor designed to help farmers reduce their...