Commonage
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.
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2021
What measures farm organisations want in the new REPS
What measures do the farm organisations want to see in the new agri-environment scheme, dubbed REPS-2?
Niall Hurson on 02 Mar 2021
Lockdown blamed for increase in fly tipping in Donegal
One Donegal farmer has called out Donegal County Council over a lack of litter management in the county.
Barry Cassidy on 06 Jan 2021
Nollaig na mBan: our featured women farmers of 2020
The 12th and last day of Christmas, Nollaig na mBan is a chance to celebrate women, here’s a look back at some of the female farmers who featured in the Irish Farmers Journal in 2020.
Niall Hurson on 23 Nov 2020
34 sheep stolen in Kerry
Two Kerry sheep farmers have reported ewes and lambs missing while taking their flocks off the mountain for winter.
Pat O'Toole on 18 Nov 2020
Farmer pleads for sense on inspections
Tipperary farmer Sarah Kehoe fears that a large-scale on-farm inspection could compromise her health and that of her family and employees.
Amy Forde on 25 Oct 2020
Average payment of €2,000/farmer in Pearl Mussel Project
The annual report for the Pearl Mussel Project for June 2019 to June 2020 shows that the lowest payment received by farmers was €300, with the maximum at €10,000.
Darren Carty on 16 Sep 2020
REPS series: the specialist view on agri-environmental measures
Barry Cassidy and Darren Carty speak with experts in a range of fields on what measures are currently delivering an environmental benefit and how these can be developed upon.
Darren Carty on 09 Sep 2020
What could a new REPS look like?
The switch to a results-based payment mechanism along with greater CAP-related environmental measures is changing the landscape for future schemes. Barry Cassidy and Darren Carty report.