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U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 12 May 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

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Couple fail to gain sterilised zone on farmland

Couple fail to gain sterilised zone on farmland

NEWS 6 May 2026

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

Leaders required to sort Lough Neagh

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 April 2026

Martin Equipment to exhibit full slurry range

Martin Equipment to exhibit full slurry range

Martin Equipment to exhibit full slurry range

FARM MACHINERY 26 April 2026

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

Ireland meets ammonia emissions target for third year in a row

NEWS 24 April 2026

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Mastek set to display dropout reelers, combi pump and more

Mastek set to display dropout reelers, combi pump and more

The Mastek stand at Grass 2026 will feature a number of its latest innovations, including the Combi Pump Set, dropout umbilical reelers, a 2,500 gallon tanker and a 9.2m Eco trailing shoe.

FARM MACHINERY 11 April 2026

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Frustration is growing among farmers over the TAMS rank and selection process, with many farmers finding it difficult to avail of slurry storage and solar grants, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 11 April 2026

A good week of weather at last

A good week of weather at last

After months of challenging spring weather, a spell of good weather has finally come. Growth rates are expected to rise in the coming weeks above demand, writes Daire Cregg

GRASS & FEEDING 11 April 2026

In Pictures: strong demand for machinery at Omagh

In Pictures: strong demand for machinery at Omagh

David Clarke reports on the trade for machinery at the monthly sale run by Pollock Auctions in Omagh.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 April 2026

Heavy April rains hammer the west

Heavy April rains hammer the west

The forecast upturn in the weather can't come soon enough for farmers battling poor grass growth, desperate ground conditions and tightening fodder supplies.

NEWS 11 April 2026

Man charged with road traffic offences while driving tractor at Whitegate

Man charged with road traffic offences while driving tractor at Whitegate

Gardaí said the man, who is in his 20s and was driving a tractor and slurry tanker, failed to stop at a checkpoint.

NEWS 11 April 2026

Farmer Writes: cold weather and fuel pressure keeping a lid on things

Farmer Writes: cold weather and fuel pressure keeping a lid on things

There is strong support for the ongoing fuel protests from people across the country, which reflects just how serious the situation has become for ordinary working people.

FARMER WRITES 11 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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