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Editorial: ‘stocking rate’ not key issue for dairy farms

This stocking rate row is core to why the handbrake is pulled on farm investment here in Ireland.

27 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Is rubber stamp-isation replacing consultation?

The Department of Housing must be inviting the water quality stakeholders over for the spuds and turkey if it wants real consultation on the latest nitrates measures.

13 November 2024 NEWS
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Extensive farms face fertiliser clampdown

A Department of Housing consultation paper on the Nitrates Action Programme has proposed restrictions on nitrogen usage on lowly stocked holdings.

7 November 2024 NEWS
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Over 1,500 farmers to face nitrates penalties

The letters issued to farmers who had been compliant with stocking rate limits over recent years.

23 October 2024 NEWS
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How to reduce grass demand as shortages begin to bite

Two farmers have outlined the actions they have taken to reduce demand for grass and how much it is costing them.

2 October 2024 NEWS

Aurivo stresses to Minister the importance of derogation to dairy farmers

The co-op stated that high water quality, a low stocking density and an economic dependence on agriculture dictate that more of its supplier catchment should fall in the 250kg N/ha zone.

27 September 2024 NEWS

Lessons learned at the Shinagh Farm open day

Last week, farmers gathered at Shinagh for an update on Farm Zero C to hear how the farm, which has a 250-cow spring-calving herd, is reducing emissions. Jack Kennedy reports.

11 September 2024 NEWS

The Grass Week: poor growth leading to behind-target grass supplies

The sustained poor growth over the past few weeks has been a real pain in the side of farmers, resulting in heavy supplementation having to go in.

10 September 2024
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Poor grass growth hits incomes by €15,000

Growth is down on average around 1t DM/ha which will come at a significant cost to replace, Teagasc's Nigel Kennington has said.

4 September 2024 NEWS