Hill farming

More education, research and funding required for uplands

Teagasc adviser Caitriona Foley presented the findings of the Comeragh Uplands EIP at the hill sheep conference and laid bare the challenges for such areas

MANAGEMENT 26 February 2025

MOST READ STORIES

Poor farm viability risks future of uplands areas

NEWS 14 November 2024

Gates and owl/kestrel boxes most common NPI applications

SCHEMES 13 November 2024

Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected

NEWS 13 November 2024

Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban

NEWS 23 October 2024

Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected

There is a need to facilitate farm retirement to have a much smoother and incentivised progression of young people into farming, the outgoing Tánaiste has said.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban

Farmers said that having LESS equipment on the back of slurry tanks significantly reduces grip and traction when being used in hilly areas.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Protecting the sustainability of hill farms

Traditional hill farms are under pressure socially and economically, but what can be done to stem the flow away from management of our sensitive upland areas.

SUSTAINABILITY 1 January 1970

EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse

Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.

Hill farming

More education, research and funding required for uplands

MOST READ STORIES

Poor farm viability risks future of uplands areas

Gates and owl/kestrel boxes most common NPI applications

Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected

Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected

Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban

Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban

Martin pledges farm retirement scheme if elected

Over 350 Tipperary farmers sign petition against splash plate ban

Protecting the sustainability of hill farms

EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse

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