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Climate and environment
Government called on to incentivise farm measures to cut emissions
Amy Forde
The accelerated roll out of protected urea fertiliser, increased uptake of methane reducing feed and manure additives are among the key areas of impactful gains to drive down emissions, the CCAC said.
1 August 2024 News
Organic farmers urged to enter 2024 National Organic Awards
Submissions must be made before the closing date of 12 August.
24 July 2024 News
Organic margins compete well with conventional – Department
Jack Nolan called on farmers to assess their margins with the averages on organic farms when considering conversion.
Most farms don’t need to cut stocking rates in organics - Dept organic chief
Many farms are operating at stocking rates which do not need to fall if they switched to organics, a top Department of Agriculture official said.
18 July 2024 News
Redwater cases on the rise in the northwest
There’s a dense mat of grass on some farms which can be ideal conditions for ticks, a Cavan vet has warned.
5 June 2024 News
Organic scheme balancing payments will be in accounts within days
Over 85% of farmers in the Organic Farming Scheme are receiving their balancing payments this week.
30 May 2024 News
More organic farms needed in east - Department
Cork continues to be the county with the largest number of organic farms.
15 May 2024 News
Schemes payment update: BISS, eco, ANC, SCEP and tillage payments
SCEP payments totalling €4.95m accounted for the highest level of payments this week.
8 March 2024 News