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Minister must provide clarity on phosphorus-related penalties - Kerrane
Niamh Murphy
Claire Kerrane of Sinn Féin has asked Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to provide clarity and communication on phosphorus-related penalties.
1 May 2024 Schemes
Fertiliser use drives up risk of BISS fines
Up to half of the country’s farmers are potentially exposed to phosphorus-related penalties, farm consultants have warned.
1 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
The introduction of the fertiliser database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
Livestock – its role in our economy and ecosystems
Professor Frank O’Mara, President of Animal Task Force and Director of Teagasc outlines the role of livestock in our economy and ecosystem.s
1 May 2024 Management
Growth stubbornly low on grazed ground but no need to panic
Farmers are reporting that ground is slow to bounce back after grazing, though there is no need to hit the panic button just yet.
1 May 2024 Grass & feeding
Getting the goods in the ground with Grimme
Growing over 300 acres of potatoes, Gary Abbott caught up with Co Meath-based Meade Farm, to find out more about its Grimme GB 215 two-row belt planter as well as the planting process.
1 May 2024 Farm machinery
Five tips to setting up paddocks for beginners
For farmers thinking about setting up paddocks for the first time, outlined are some tips to keep in mind.
27 April 2024 Management
The Grass Week: heavy covers causing headaches while others struggle for supply
Delayed turn-out has caused for some heavy covers to hit production on farms and what to do with these will depend on individual farms.
27 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Farming News: weather lifts cattle trade and red-hot demand for hill land
Listen now for the latest on the cattle price lift from this week’s weather, how CAP payments are driving demand for marginal land and a breakdown of Irish MEPs’ voting records on farming issues.
26 April 2024 Podcast
What fertiliser can I purchase in 2024?
Adam Woods sits down with the Midland Agri Consultants team to talk about nutrient management planning, soil sampling and avoiding penalties with fertiliser purchases in 2024.
24 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Farmer Writes: suckler farmers a rare breed
If our weather is going to continue to be as unpredictable as it has been in the last couple of years, the winter is going to be more of a slog than ever
24 April 2024 Farmer Writes
Nutrients remain in Lough Neagh for 40 years
Scientists from the Agri Food and Biosciences Institute spoke about Lough Neagh during an online event last week.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland