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Beef Management: correcting paddocks, weed control and farm safety
Martin Merrick
Martin Merrick outlines some key management practices around correcting grass quality, controlling weeds and farm safety at a busy time of the year.
10 June 2026 Schemes
TAMS update: scoring system for tranche 11 revealed as tranche 12 set to close
Martin Merrick reveals the scoring system for tranche 11, as advisers and farmers are reminded of the upcoming closure of tranche 12.
3 June 2026 News
Collins hopes to deliver on forestry commitments
The Limerick County TD takes on the mantle of Minister of State with special responsibility for forestry, and is ready to hit the ground running.
New initiative to promote farm safety awareness among children
Minister Heydon has announced a five-year contract to Irish Rural Link’s AgriKids with funding of €22,250 in 2026.
29 May 2026 News
Minister of State Niall Collins appointed forestry minister
Niall Collins TD has been moved from being a junior minister in the Department of Justice to the Department of Agriculture.
28 May 2026 News
Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date
Tranche 10, which closed for applications close on five months ago, has seen just under half of applications approved to date.
27 May 2026 Buildings
Grant scheme for PTO covers re-opens
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has opened the National Farm Safety Measure for 2026, which will see 60% of the cost of a new PTO shaft covered.
27 May 2026 News
FBD urges farmers to take 10 minutes to check tractor safety
National Tractor Safety Week highlights simple checks that can save lives on Irish farms.
26 May 2026 News
Tractor Safety Week: farmers called on to reassess machinery safety
FRS Training highlights tractor safety risks for Tractor Safety Week.
25 May 2026 News
Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027
Waiting until the rollout of the next CAP is too little too late for a succession scheme for farmers, Macra president says.
24 May 2026 News
Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities
Farmers are being encouraged to download and review the HSA’s 'Tractor Safety and You' booklet, which gives practical advice on the safe use of tractors and machinery.
22 May 2026 News
€1.18m announced for farm safety, health and wellbeing
Farmer health and wellbeing checks, livestock handling training and tractor driving safety awareness training for children 14 years of age and older are among some of the 46 projects selected.
20 May 2026 News