Crop diversification

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

This week we outline some rules and advice on crop diversification and slurry spreading from dates to lime application.

HUSBANDRY 14 January 2026

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

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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

NEWS 18 November 2025

Progress on plans to cut farm inspections

Progress on plans to cut farm inspections

Progress on plans to cut farm inspections

NEWS 12 November 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

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

NEWS 11 November 2025

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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 1 June 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 1 June 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 1 June 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 1 June 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 1 June 2025

Catch crops: soil, schemes and seed

Catch crops: soil, schemes and seed

Catch crops have many benefits and this year there it looks like a lot more will be planted by tillage farmers under a new scheme.

NEWS 1 June 2025

Three-crop rule is 'regulation for the sake of regulation'

Three-crop rule is 'regulation for the sake of regulation'

Here is an example of how the three-crop rule is affecting farms at present. The rule is under pressure to be removed.

NEWS 1 June 2025

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