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What to expect in a Young Farmers Scheme inspection
Darren Carty
The inspection process is split in to two main elements – a land eligibility inspection and an assessment to ensure compliance with scheme requirements.
11 June 2025 News
CBAM to cause fertiliser price hike
The new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is going to lead to a big spike in the price of fertiliser, if implemented in January writes Aidan Brennan
11 June 2025 News
BVD incidence continues in wrong direction
There has been both a concerning increase in the number of BVD positive calves identified and the number of herds with disease outbreaks.
2026 winter oilseed rape list published
LG Aukland has been added to the winter oilseed rape recommended list for 2026.
10 June 2025 News
How to identify blackgrass on your farm
Blackgrass is becoming more common across the country, but there is no herbicide to fully control it in growing crops.
3 June 2025 News
In pictures: contracting, cattle and student life on farms across Ireland
From calving in Co Waterford to student placements and contracting in Co Louth, we take a look at the people keeping Irish farms running across generations and regions.
1 June 2025 News
Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk
The incidence of blowfly strike had waned in the last week to 10 days following a dip in temperatures, but some vets are cautioning farmers to be mindful of possible cases.
1 June 2025 Management
Browne’s bulls hit E grade
Adam Woods follows up with Wesley Browne to get the results of the first of his Under 16 months bulls slaughtered last week.
28 May 2025 Breeding & health
Watch: this week in photos as farmers harvest, bale hay and tend livestock
Our top farming photos for the past week include silage harvesting in Donegal, hay baling in Coolmore, and farmers across the country tending to cattle and showcasing pedigree sheep.
25 May 2025 News
Managing disease in spring barley
Disease timings in spring barley are a mixed bag this year as weather has provided low disease pressure, but also seen crops push on.
25 May 2025 News
Sunshine, flowers and smashing crops in the Garden of Ireland
James O’Loughlin, an agronomist with Quinns of Baltinglass, joins us on this week’s instalment of Accompany the Agronomist.
7 May 2025 News
How much nitrogen to spread this summer?
Aidan Brennan looks at ways to grow more grass this summer by making best use of nitrogen and clover.
30 April 2025 Grass & feeding