Efficiency

Headage payments back on the cards in CAP

Adam Woods takes a look at the leaked draft CAP proposals and what they might mean for suckler farmers in the next round of CAP

MARKETS 16 July 2025

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70% of dairy farms have optimum P, K and pH - Teagasc

70% of dairy farms have optimum P, K and pH - Teagasc

SOIL 16 July 2025

SCEP tops list of scheme appeals in 2024

SCEP tops list of scheme appeals in 2024

NEWS 9 July 2025

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

Appeal approved due to unclear terms and conditions changes

NEWS 9 July 2025

Number of agricultural appeals fall by one fifth

Number of agricultural appeals fall by one fifth

Number of agricultural appeals fall by one fifth

NEWS 9 July 2025

Over 100 SCEP appeals made in 2024

Over 100 SCEP appeals made in 2024

The Agriculture Appeals Office’s annual report found that there were 483 total appeals received by the office in 2024, this is down from the 624 appeals made in 2023.

NEWS 20 April 2025

CAFRE Suckler Cow themed group opens

CAFRE Suckler Cow themed group opens

This short-term initiative will aid farmers to improve herd fertility through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and key performance indicators.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 April 2025

Jeff Bezos-linked fund to examine livestock emissions

Jeff Bezos-linked fund to examine livestock emissions

The grant is part of a $27.4m global initiative, backed by the Bezos Earth Fund and Global Methane Hub, to reduce energy waste in livestock by targeting methane emissions.

NEWS 20 April 2025

Up to €30,000 available in new community energy upgrade fund

Up to €30,000 available in new community energy upgrade fund

Under the scheme, eligible communities can apply for grants ranging from €3,000 to €30,000 to carry out energy upgrades.

RENEWABLES 20 April 2025

Editorial: succession means great opportunities

Editorial: succession means great opportunities

If we want young farmers to succeed, they need to be on the best road from the start.

VIEWPOINTS 20 April 2025

A-ware shuts plant in Belgium

A-ware shuts plant in Belgium

The move is sure to prick up the ears of Tirlán suppliers and the top brass at the co-op.

DEALER 20 April 2025

Spot spraying can reduce inputs and improve efficiency

Spot spraying can reduce inputs and improve efficiency

Spot spraying is here and can be used at field scale. It has the potential to save on inputs, but for now is probably limited to large-scale farms.

NEWS 20 April 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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