Derogation
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.
Barry Cassidy on 04 Mar 2021
Focus on nutrient loss ‘hotspots’ in nitrates derogation review
Speaking at the the Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) AGM, the Minister said hotspots tended to be associated with higher intensity farming.
Amy Forde on 03 Mar 2021
What measures farm organisations want in the new REPS
What measures do the farm organisations want to see in the new agri-environment scheme, dubbed REPS-2?
Aidan Brennan on 24 Feb 2021
Winning the war on nitrogen
Faced with cuts on chemical nitrogen usage, Aidan Brennan looks at the current mitigation strategies and suggests what needs to be done.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Feb 2021
Increased forward speed vital when using LESS systems
Before investing in a low-emission slurry application system, farmers need to check if they have enough power to meet the required forward speed and enough hydraulic capacity to drive all functions.
Darren Carty on 10 Feb 2021
Updated nitrogen, phosphorus and BEAM statements
The statements deliver an overall report on the total volume of organic nitrogen and phosphorus produced while the Department’s BEAM report has been updated to deliver more concise information.
Peter McCann on 10 Feb 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
News round-up from the farming and food industries in Northern Ireland.
Niall Hurson on 09 Feb 2021
BEAM nitrates reduction update due next week
Farmers at risk of exceeding their nitrates, organic nitrogen and phosphorus levels need to keep track of output.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Feb 2021
Reset a good option for EU-UK relations
EU and UK need to work on managing the future trading relationship, especially in relation to the NI protocol.
Contributor on 03 Feb 2021
Changes to the requirements for nitrates derogation
Jeremiah Murphy from Target Fertilisers and PJ Browne from Grassland Agro discuss some of the changes this year for farmers in derogation.
Aidan Brennan on 03 Feb 2021
Dairy management: grazing, fertiliser and measuring grass
In this week's management notes, Aidan Brennan looks at the benefits of an improvement in the weather over the coming weeks.
Aidan Brennan on 01 Feb 2021
Dairy management: thoughts turn to nitrogen
Aidan Brennan says those on dry land should be thinking of applying nitrogen fertiliser when conditions are suitable.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Jan 2021
Consultation on pigeon shooting extended
Farmers still have time to get their views on the control of certain wild birds, including pigeons.
Darren Carty on 27 Jan 2021
Nitrates derogation opens for 2021 applications
The number of farmers availing of the derogation in 2020 could increase in 2021, given tighter restrictions introduced to those remaining outside of derogation by means of exporting slurry.
Bill O'Keeffe on 27 Jan 2021
Farmer Writes: moving through the gears with calving in full swing
We have 40 calves moved onto the automatic feeder so far and the aim is to have over 200 calves on the two feeders by the end of February.
Niall Hurson on 27 Jan 2021
Applications open for nitrates derogation 2021
Farmers who applied for a derogation last year are reminded they must submit fertiliser accounts for 2020.