With the lovely weather, it was too good not to be sowing, so I cracked on 18 September and loaded up the drill.
As farmers continue to harvest across the country, here is a reminder of stubble cultivation rules under nitrates.
Skylarks are commonly found in cereal fields in stubble over the winter, but farmer and birdwatcher Paul Moore has found them in growing crops.
Although it is a secretive farmland bird, their distinctive call is a feature in some parts of the north and west coasts of Ireland, but was once widespread across the countryside.
The change in emissions may be due to improved bird genetics, which have led to faster growth rates, improved feed efficiency and, therefore, less nutrient losses.
Adam Woods previews the often hidden poultry, cookery and crafts section of Tullamore Show
Some 27 white-tailed eagle chicks are to be released this year as part of an NPWS reintroduction programme.
Changes made to an EU industrial emissions directive do not apply to the farming sector in NI.
Jim Flynn, a sheep and suckler farmer from Drumshanbo, said being part of project to preserve curlews in the area 'means a lot to him'.
