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Minister not for turning on splash plate ban on farms over 100kg N/ha

The current requirements around the use of low-emission slurry spreading were agreed with the European Commission as a key action in Ireland’s Nitrates Action Programme.

NEWS 5 May 2025

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Editorial: stock number decline should reignite policy rethink

Editorial: stock number decline should reignite policy rethink

VIEWPOINTS 23 April 2025

‘Not possible’ to know how many farmers hit by latest derogation cut

‘Not possible’ to know how many farmers hit by latest derogation cut

NEWS 21 April 2025

14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April

14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April

14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April

SCHEMES 12 April 2025

Map: more areas to face 220kg N/ha derogation stocking rate limit

Map: more areas to face 220kg N/ha derogation stocking rate limit

Map: more areas to face 220kg N/ha derogation stocking rate limit

NEWS 10 April 2025

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Dairy Management: avoid an April grass surplus

Dairy Management: avoid an April grass surplus

Grass growth rates are on the increase, so farmers need to take action to avoid a big surplus in April, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 19 February 2025

Milking platform stocking rate dilemma

Milking platform stocking rate dilemma

Aidan Brennan looks at the risks associated with operating a high milking platform stocking rate and some of the mitigating factors.

GRASS & FEEDING 19 February 2025

Stocking rate limits on milking platform on table

Stocking rate limits on milking platform on table

A new maximum stocking rate on the milking platform is expected from the nitrates expert group.

NEWS 19 February 2025

Editorial: fast-track planning must get green light

Editorial: fast-track planning must get green light

We need something very quickly on the nutrient storage side of the house for farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 19 February 2025

Climate action plan: rewetting bombshell

Climate action plan: rewetting bombshell

Rewetting: if we don’t map out the impacts now, then when do we do it?

VIEWPOINTS 19 February 2025

No change in livestock unit values

No change in livestock unit values

Proposals to change nutrient excretion rates under nitrates will not have any effect on livestock unit values under area-based schemes.

SCHEMES 19 February 2025

Editorial: misguided thinking around nitrogen

Editorial: misguided thinking around nitrogen

As importers, energy prices and currency exchanges are largely outside farmer control.

VIEWPOINTS 19 February 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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