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Majority of ACRES balancing payments to issue by end of month
Amy Forde
ACRES 'with its scale, ambition and complexity, has presented challenges in terms of meeting the payment timelines envisaged', the minister said.
5 September 2024 Climate and environment
Ireland well-placed to tap into high end of agri-food markets - Alltech boss
Alltech's CEO stated that Ireland should look on global agriculture's challenges into opportunities.
5 September 2024 Climate and environment
New action plan sets out roadmap to improve water quality
It is well past time to clean up our rivers, lakes and coasts, Minister for Nature Malcolm Noonan said.
‘If you’re losing nutrients, you’re losing money’
Teagasc adviser Hugh Rooney tells Caitríona Morrissey how farmers can make best use of their slurry, financially and environmentally, this autumn.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
Grain imports steady for 2023-2024
Grain imports look steady when examining the feed year, but are up for the first six months of 2024 so far.
4 September 2024 News
Brussels set to review area-based payments
The final report of the strategic dialogue on the future of EU agriculture report called for a better targeting of CAP payments towards small farms, mixed farms and young farmers.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
Commission to consider climate funds for farmers separate to CAP
The Commission is to now consider a report, which recommended the establishment of funding streams outside the CAP to support farmers taking climate action.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
Call for factories to adjust bonus payments
Climate council urges meat processors to reconfigure the carcase specification bonus payment scheme to favour animals finished at an earlier age.
4 September 2024 News
Is rye worth a try?
Teagasc's Richie Hackett goes through some of the key management practices for hybrid rye.
4 September 2024 Crops
In pictures: planting and managing hedgerows on the Footprint Farms
Across the country, the lush hedgerows of Footprint Farms display rich biodiversity, showcasing the role these living borders play in supporting wildlife and sustainable farming. Kelsey Daly reports.
4 September 2024 Footprint Farmers
Government called on to incentivise farm measures to cut emissions
The accelerated roll out of protected urea fertiliser, increased uptake of methane reducing feed and manure additives are among the key areas of impactful gains to drive down emissions, the CCAC said.
4 September 2024 Climate and environment
Farming for heritage in Co Longford
Restoring a natural equilibrium and balancing competing interests has yielded rich dividends for one midlands farmer, writes Brendan Dunford.
28 August 2024 Footprint Farmers