Crop Diversification

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

Teagasc launched a Rye Growers Guide at the National Tillage Conference and Sinead Dermody told the crowd that Irish-grown rye can meet food-grade specifications, writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 8 February 2026

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

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71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

NEWS 1 February 2026

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

HUSBANDRY 14 January 2026

Tillage management: rainfall levels, temperatures and rules

Tillage management: rainfall levels, temperatures and rules

Tillage management: rainfall levels, temperatures and rules

HUSBANDRY 19 November 2025

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

NEWS 18 November 2025

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Progress on plans to cut farm inspections

Progress on plans to cut farm inspections

The package proposes a scrapping of crop diversification requirements, commonly referred to as the two-crop rule, for those farming below 30ha.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Brussels deal progresses plan for fewer on-the-ground CAP scheme checks

Brussels deal progresses plan for fewer on-the-ground CAP scheme checks

A deal reached on Monday saw MEPs and member states agree in principle to back plans to limit the number of in-person CAP scheme checks a farmer will receive annually to just one, where possible.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Two-crop rule removal dependent on votes at EU council and parliament

Two-crop rule removal dependent on votes at EU council and parliament

The two-crop rule required under CAP could be removed if current proposals are brought forward. The IFA has welcomed the move.

NEWS 27 August 2025

IFA welcomes proposal to change three-crop rule

IFA welcomes proposal to change three-crop rule

Under the proposal there would be no crop diversification requirements on tillage farmers growing fewer than 50ha.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Eight fully recommended winter barley varieties for 2026

Eight fully recommended winter barley varieties for 2026

There are eight fully recommended winter barley varieties on the Department’s recommended lists for the 2026 season.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Catch crop deadlines fast approaching

Catch crop deadlines fast approaching

The deadlines to plant and declare catch crops are just around the corner, so make sure you have everything in order.

NEWS 27 August 2025

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, crop diversification and beans

Tillage Management: oilseed rape, crop diversification and beans

Many farmers are harvesting beans and planting oilseed rape, while planning for the new season ahead.

HUSBANDRY 27 August 2025

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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