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Horticulture innovation and diversification schemes open

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett made the announcement of the schemes, which are part of the key strategic actions set out in the horticulture strategy.

5 December 2024 NEWS
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Margins in silage for AD make sense for drystock but not dairy - Teagasc

It could make more financial sense for the average suckler farmer to grow silage for steel rather than sucklers, Teagasc research suggests.

28 November 2024
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Dairy, beef and dual-purpose donkeys

How the Konrad family make mixed farming work in the worlds sixth smallest country.

13 November 2024
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Two projects receive €10m in Just Transition funding

Funding of €5m is being awarded to the Lisheen Bioeconomy Scaleup Initiative (BioScaleUp) in Tipperary.

9 October 2024 NEWS
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Tarrabawn would not be a merger of equals

The proposed merger of Tipp co-op and Arrabawn makes sense, given a long enough view.

11 September 2024 NEWS
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Be wary of buying soil enhancers, farmers told

Diversity of plant species in the sward will ensure resilience to shocks such as drought.

11 September 2024 NEWS
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Planning just one risk for renewables projects

The terms and conditions around the Department’s incentive to drive this renewable investment wave are due to be released towards the end of the year.

7 August 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Profits increase at Dairygold’s big diversification bet

Vita Actives reported an increase in profits for in the year ended Aug 2023

26 July 2024 NEWS
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Diversification on the mind at energy show

Many farmers who attended the Energy and Farm Diversification event were seeking new diversification options for their farms, writes Stephen Robb.

24 July 2024 RENEWABLES