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Tillage
New 70% slurry storage grant to open
Amy Forde
The European Commission approved the 70% slurry storage grant scheme back in April.
17 July 2024 Dealer
Farmers are competing for their slice of the budget cake
With almost every sector of farming under pressure, the calls for support far outstrip the Government's financial capacity.
10 July 2024 News
Mixed reaction to new €20m Beef Welfare Scheme
Farmers are pleased to see meal feeding continuing as a mandatory option but there is some disquiet regarding the fact that autumn-born weanlings may miss out on payments
New Dairy Beef Scheme to open this month
The Department of Agriculture has announced updates on the new four-year dairy beef scheme.
8 March 2024 News
Decisions to be made for Tullamore bulls
Adam Woods takes a look at the economics of finishing this year’s crop of bulls on Tullamore Farm and whether to sell or feed on.
14 February 2024 Markets
News Podcast: tractors protests and SCEP changes
Hear the latest news on IFA tractor protests, French farmers on the streets and Budget 2024 drystock schemes.
2 February 2024 Podcast
Ideas for farm schemes sought for €3bn nature fund
The fact that the State's €3.15bn climate and nature fund is a capital fund remains challenging to the funding of agri-environmental schemes, but Government remains open to ideas.
31 January 2024 Climate and environment
Tillage payment increases to €50/ha
This forms part of €14.3m in support payments set to commence for the tillage sector.
29 January 2024 News