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Fertiliser use drives up risk of BISS fines
Declan O’Brien
Up to half of the country’s farmers are potentially exposed to phosphorus-related penalties, farm consultants have warned.
1 May 2024 News
Nitrates dominates first election hustings
Grace O'Sullivan was the only candidate who failed to openly support the retention of the nitrates derogation next year at the IFA's European election hustings in Fermoy.
1 May 2024 Renewables
Farmers urged to look at tax implications of solar panels
At the moment, if you go over 50% of your land covered by solar PV panels, you lose your agricultural relief.
Payments from TAMS 'need to be fast-tracked'
The delay in processing claims is leading to cashflow difficulties for farmers, the farm body maintained.
1 May 2024 Schemes
Forestry costs at Department rocket to reach €7,388/ha
The higher administration costs are almost equivalent to 10 years of premiums for farmers who plant Sitka spruce.
1 May 2024 News
Kerrygold battles heat up in North America
Will the new CEO of Ornua, Conor Galvin, formerly CEO of Dairygold, have the same appetite for competing brands when he sits in the Ornua hot seat?
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: a blueprint for European farming
Process may be important, but if it doesn’t deal with crunch issues, it is of little real value.
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
Home Farm: what a difference a week of dry weather makes
On the cattle side, this has been the first time this year that we have been able to get out on the grazed paddocks without leaving unacceptable tracks.
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
ACRES and fertiliser warning
Key message – know what you can spread before ordering and purchasing compound fertiliser.
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
Forestry service costs surge
A very mixed reaction from farmers to the ash dieback compensation announcement.
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
Gorman gives Kerry IFA officers an ultimatum
Kerry IFA officers must sign a pledge agreeing to abide by the rules of the association. Officers who decline to do so, face disciplinary proceedings later this month.
1 May 2024 News
SCEP mandatory online training launched
In the region of 16,800 farmers participating in the scheme must complete the seven training modules by 15 November 2024, to remain in the programme.
1 May 2024 News