Catch crops

There are a lot of dates to remember at this time of the year, from grazing catch crops to spraying weeds.

There are five sub-catchments across the country in which farmers can apply to take part.

Castledockrell – the area demonstrates that farming is capable of being carried out with minimal effect on the overall environment.

We scanned a few cows that showed up doubtful on the collars on Monday, writes Padraig Callanan.

There is a lot of work to be done on farms at the minute, and some deadlines have been extended.

The Department of Agriculture has announced that the catch crops actions in ACRES have been extended until 30 September for 2024.

Farmers will be harvesting, planting and sorting out cropping plans in the coming weeks.

Cover crops should be planted as soon as possible after cereal crops are harvested and will do best after early-harvested crops like winter barley and oats.