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New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place

The approval of the proposals by the EU Commission and its adoption in to law on 30 April 2025 means that farmers must abide by the legislation to receive BISS payment.

SCHEMES 7 May 2025

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GAEC 2 notices go out to 42,000 farmers

GAEC 2 notices go out to 42,000 farmers

NEWS 7 May 2025

GAEC2 must be deferred for another year - Sinn Féin

GAEC2 must be deferred for another year - Sinn Féin

NEWS 6 May 2025

Explainer: how will GAEC 2 affect farmers

Explainer: how will GAEC 2 affect farmers

Explainer: how will GAEC 2 affect farmers

NEWS 2 May 2025

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

Uncertainty around GAEC 2 is ‘outrageous’ – ICSA

NEWS 30 April 2025

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Editorial: stock number decline should reignite policy rethink

Editorial: stock number decline should reignite policy rethink

Farmers need to know what stocking rate they can hold. Without it, on farm investment will stagnate.

VIEWPOINTS 6 April 2025

Conflicted feelings: I complained about a local farmer spreading slurry

Conflicted feelings: I complained about a local farmer spreading slurry

A few days after the complaint, a tractor pulled into my yard. A man stepped out. I suppose I already knew how the conversation was going to unfold, writes Ray O Foghlú.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 April 2025

IFA to lobby TDs and senators in nationwide campaign

IFA to lobby TDs and senators in nationwide campaign

ACRES payment delays, new GAEC 2 rules and TB are among some of issues IFA will be putting to politicians.

NEWS 6 April 2025

GAEC 2 and BISS causing angst and confusion

GAEC 2 and BISS causing angst and confusion

Many farmers and planners seem totally unaware of what peatland plots are included or not.

VIEWPOINTS 6 April 2025

Farmers advised to have geo-tagged photos of old drains

Farmers advised to have geo-tagged photos of old drains

Farmers were reminded that maintenance of existing drains was permitted as part of GAEC 2 at a west Cork IFA meeting on peat soils.

NEWS 6 April 2025

GAEC 2 debacle highlights leadership issues in agriculture

GAEC 2 debacle highlights leadership issues in agriculture

Delaying GAEC 2 or suggesting it can be ignored will just result in more hardship for farmers, writes Ray O Foghlú.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 April 2025

Minister insists GAEC 2 rules are not a land designation

Minister insists GAEC 2 rules are not a land designation

Minister Heydon said that if a farmer believes that a land parcel has been incorrectly included in the standard, they can appeal that decision to the Department of Agriculture.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 April 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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