Commonage
Amy Forde on 20 Oct 2021
Some farmers renting land to dilute stocking rates – Nolan
‘We don’t want to be impinging on a genuine farmer‘ – Jack Nolan has said in relation to the proposed 30km rule under the Nitrates Action Programme.
Noel Bardon on 05 Sep 2021
‘Map acres’ clampdown ‘guaranteed’ in new nitrates plan - Department
The head of the Department’s nitrates division has made his thoughts known on the practice of ‘diluting’ stocking rates using land farmed only on paper during a Teagasc Signpost webinar.
Ellen Durkin on 29 Aug 2021
Commonage farmers carrying out a range of measures for upland habitats
The SUAS pilot project information event was held on a participating farm in the Dublin Mountains, in conjunction with Heritage Week 2021.
Contributor on 25 Aug 2021
My Farming Week: Breeda Devitt, Moneymeen, Aughrim, Co Wicklow
Breeda Devitt runs a flock of Wicklow Cheviot ewes with her husband and two daughters.
Declan O'Brien on 18 Aug 2021
Commonage management plans retained for new agri-environment scheme
The effectiveness of the commonage management plan model was defended by Department staff at the town hall meetings.
Darren Carty on 07 Jul 2021
Mid-year review for ANC stocking rates
Farmers in ANC must maintain a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units per hectare for seven consecutive months to qualify for ANC payments.
Adam Woods on 30 Jun 2021
CAP analysis: uneven cuts being applied to different sectors
Beef editor Adam Woods, tillage editor Andy Doyle, dairy editor Aidan Brennan and sheep editor Darren Carty take a look at the CAP deal and how it could affect the Irish drystock sector.
Noel Bardon on 15 Jun 2021
At least 22 sheep killed in Tipperary dog attacks
Five farmers with sheep on the commonage are waiting with their flocks in the hope of catching the dogs responsible for the attacks.
Siobhán Walsh on 09 Jun 2021
SUAS project seeks applicants for 2021
The SUAS project is working with farmers to improve habitat management in a practical way. It encourages farmers to work together in their commonage groups.
Peter McCann on 09 Jun 2021
Peat compost to be banned in NI by 2025
A new peatland strategy for Northern Ireland was published by DAERA on Wednesday.
Amy Forde on 02 Jun 2021
INHFA calls for farm retirement scheme and Natura payments in CAP
A farm retirement scheme is a "critical component" if young talent is to enter farming, according to the INHFA.
Contributor on 26 May 2021
Maximum flexibility needed for successful Wild Atlantic Nature Project
An IFA delegation held a meeting this week with the new Wild Atlantic Nature Project and said it has to give farmers maximum flexibility.
Noel Bardon on 25 May 2021
Bogs cover 14% of Ireland – CSO data
Data released by the CSO shines a light on peatland distribution throughout the country. The report is intended to help provide a benchmark from which to assess changes to Irish boglands.
Amy Forde on 22 May 2021
Farmers sought for results-based Wild Atlantic Nature bog scheme
Wild Atlantic Nature is a nine-year project aimed at improving the conservation status of blanket bog in the west of Ireland.
Darren Carty on 07 May 2021
Safeguarding ANC payments with an appropriate stocking rate
Farmers in ANC must maintain a minimum stocking density of 0.15 livestock units per hectare for seven consecutive months to qualify for payments.
Amy Forde on 16 Apr 2021
REAP payment rates far too low and scheme a major disappointment - IFA
The IFA has said that Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue conceded that there will be significant participation costs for farmers.
Niall Hurson on 15 Apr 2021
Kerry farmer offers €1,000 reward for recovery of 15 in-lamb ewes
The farmer suspects the thieves used a dog to round up the ewes on the mountain.
Barry Cassidy on 07 Mar 2021
Farmers wanted for Macgillycuddy Reeks agri-environmental project
The MacGillycuddy Reeks EIP is seeking applications from hill farmers to carry out funded work in 2021.
Darren Carty on 05 Mar 2021
Planning early to meet 2021 ANC stocking rate requirements
A change to online trading is said to be encouraging some farmers to get stock on hand earlier, while farmers who relied on donkeys in the past must also purchase stock.
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2021
Government proposes grants up to €490/ha for extensive grazing and rush control
The Department of Heritage has proposed a range of schemes for farmers on designated land to conserve habitats and birds. Amy Forde reports.