Crop diversification

Tillage management: rainfall levels, temperatures and rules

This week we look at rainfall levels and how reduced temperatures could reduce aphid numbers and the risk of BYDV.

HUSBANDRY 19 November 2025

Tillage management: rainfall levels, temperatures and rules

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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

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

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

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

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

NEWS 11 November 2025

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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 20 May 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 20 May 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 20 May 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 20 May 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 20 May 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 20 May 2025

300 apply for catch crops scheme so far

300 apply for catch crops scheme so far

The Farming for Water EIP gives farmers flexibility on the area of catch crops they plant and the fields they plant each year.

NEWS 20 May 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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