Crop diversification

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

Good weather has arrived and is badly needed on tillage farms to allow land to dry out and to get spring crops planted.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Sun shines for crops to go in, crop derogation applied for

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Two- and three-crop rules remain in place for majority of farmers

Two- and three-crop rules remain in place for majority of farmers

NEWS 10 March 2026

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

Testing Irish rye for its use in food production

NEWS 8 February 2026

71% of tillage farmers have less than 30ha

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

Tillage Management: crop rules, slurry and varieties

HUSBANDRY 14 January 2026

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Tillage management: rainfall levels, temperatures and rules

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 1 September 2025

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Two-crop rule leeway only for holdings under 30ha

Tillage growers with less than 30ha will be disappointed to hear that the simplification expected of the rule may not help their farm.

NEWS 1 September 2025

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 1 September 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 1 September 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 1 September 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 September 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 September 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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