Derogation
Aidan Brennan on 23 Jun 2021
New slurry dates and nitrogen limits on way
New proposals in the final consultation document on the review of the nitrates action programme include a 10% cut in fertiliser use, longer closed period for slurry and mandatory cover cropping.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 15 Jun 2021
Nitrates Directive scrutinised by Oireachtas Climate Committee
A number of issues regarding farming and climate change came up during an Oireachtas Committee meeting.
Stephen Robb on 19 May 2021
Why carbon sequestered in farmland can’t be accounted for at national level
The process of generating soil carbon credits which are capable of contributing towards reducing national emissions is a difficult one, writes Stephen Robb.
Amy Forde on 12 May 2021
Macra proposes hedgerow, beef and milk recording eco-schemes
Macra na Feirme has outlined a range of proposals for eco-schemes under the next CAP.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Farmers to pay for new TB tests
The new requirements will have ‘a significant impact’ on farmers who sell livestock six months after their last herd test, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has said.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Apr 2021
Farmers up in arms as peatlands rules threaten ‘ability to exist’
Minister McConalogue said there was no intention to introduce a standard in the next CAP that would prevent hill farmers farming their land.
Peter McCann on 28 Apr 2021
Irish Sea livestock movements plummet
Only six pedigree cattle from Northern Ireland have been sold at Stirling and Carlisle so far this year.
on 23 Apr 2021
REAP pilot unfair to less-intensive farmers - ICSA
New agri-environment scheme shouldn’t be used as a template for future flagship scheme in CAP, says the ICSA.
Barry Cassidy on 22 Apr 2021
No threat to payments for farmers on peatlands, Minister insists
Minister McConalogue said there was no intention to introduce a standard in the next CAP that would prevent hill farmers farming their land.
Pat O'Toole on 18 Apr 2021
No bait crops being grown for pigeons, say shooters
The Irish Country Sports Association has refuted suggestions that crops are grown as bait to lure birds.
Barry Cassidy on 15 Apr 2021
Angry backlash over details of new REAP scheme
Tensions were high at a meeting between Department officials and farmer representatives on Thursday afternoon about the new REAP scheme.
Barry Cassidy on 14 Apr 2021
Fears mapping peatland will create two-tier CAP payment system
Those receiving payments on soils mapped as carbon-rich will have to meet a different set of standards to other farmers in the next CAP.
Barry Cassidy on 14 Apr 2021
Farmer demands answers on nitrates application rule
It appears farmers are no longer able to submit their own nitrate derogation applications after the Department changed its systems.
Letters to the Editor on 14 Apr 2021
Letter: CAP reform proposals can only be described as depressing
"This cannot be good for our rural economy or environment." – Derek Deane, beef farmer, Co Carlow.
Peter McCann on 14 Apr 2021
Over 400 apply for nitrates derogation
A derogation allows the nitrogen loading limit from organic manure on highly-stocked farms to increase from 170kg/ha to 250kg/ha.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Mar 2021
Deadline for derogation applications extended to mid-April
The deadline to submit an application for a nitrates derogation has been extended by the Department of Agriculture.
Darren Carty on 12 Mar 2021
Liming programme details for farmers exceeding 170kg /ha organic nitrogen
The liming programme is a new requirement for farmers availing of a nitrates derogation and those remaining outside of derogation by means of exporting slurry.
Barry Cassidy on 11 Mar 2021
Fears that farmers on peat soils may lose CAP payments
The INHFA has warned that a proposal in Brussels will create a situation that agricultural activity on peat soils is no longer viable.
Darren Carty on 10 Mar 2021
Recording of organic fertiliser movements going online
A transitional period whereby the Department will accept both online and hardcopy records will be in place until 1 July 2021, after which date the online system will be mandatory.
Niall Hurson on 10 Mar 2021
Department moves organic fertiliser movement system online
The Department will accept both online declarations and paper forms until 1 July 2021, after which date, use of the new online system will be mandatory.