Drainage
John Egerton on 18 Aug 2021
Back to basics when draining land
Recent dry weather has allowed John Egerton to undertake drainage work on his Fermanagh farm.
Caitríona Morrissey on 11 Aug 2021
New CAP rules: active farmers, eligible hectares and eco schemes
Caitriona Morrissey examines some of the issues highlighted by farmers at the Department of Agriculture’s first town hall meeting on CAP.
Letters to the Editor on 28 Jul 2021
Letter: fencing livestock from rivers and streams
"The fencing is of poor quality or non-existent in many parts" – Donal Deering, Sion Road, Kilkenny.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Jul 2021
Beef management: five tips for summer reseeds
Mid-summer is a good opportunity to get less-productive grazing swards reseeded. Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to consider when establishing new grass.
Amy Forde on 21 May 2021
One-size-fits-all schemes almost a ‘disincentive’ for farmers
On future scheme design, McLoughlin said that accounting for factors inside a farmer’s control is something that needs to be considered.
Amy Forde on 21 May 2021
Farmers are central to conservation efforts – Noonan
Minister Noonan has said that it is "vital" farmers and local communities are listened to when it comes to the management of peatlands.
Niall Hurson on 20 May 2021
NPWS and Intel team up to rewet 60ha of Wicklow bog
This public-private project collaboration is one of the first of its kind in Ireland for water restoration and the protection of biodiversity.
Jack Kennedy on 14 May 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - The Livestock Show
With no big burst of grass growth we discuss what farmers are doing to manage around the country on beef, dairy and sheep farms.
Aidan Brennan on 12 May 2021
Dairy management: pica, grass growth and drainage
In this week's dairy management notes, Aidan Brennan looks at the causes and treatment of pica, a condition whereby cows eat stones and other debris.
Aidan Brennan on 12 May 2021
Heavy soils programme: key lessons
Aidan Brennan reviews the key lessons from the Teagasc heavy soils programme
Matt Dempsey on 05 May 2021
Home Farm: long-threatened jobs done in the dry spell
The beans which were so badly affected by last year's May drought looked as if they had been given a new lease of life with the rain.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Apr 2021
One-pass land drainage in the west
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Kilconnell in Co Galway to take a look at the Coen family’s home-designed Scorpion one-pass land drainage machine in action.
Kieran Mailey on 24 Apr 2021
Five things to consider when reseeding
When reseeding grassland, correcting soil pH and drainage issues before carrying out field work are just some things to consider before sowing gout new grass.
Barry Cassidy on 21 Apr 2021
Peatlands: farmers and legislators on a collision course
A new cross-compliance requirement targeting peatlands and wetlands has created concerns that farmers will have their land deemed ineligible for CAP payments. Barry Cassidy reports.
Niall Hurson on 06 Apr 2021
Rewetting bogs has potential to improve drinking water quality - report
Ireland’s peatlands, if managed better, could improve water quality a new report has found.
Amy Forde on 21 Mar 2021
Flood relief scheme proposed to help south Galway farms
A feasibility study has proposed a flood solution scheme in south Galway which would see flooding alleviated in the area which has been hit with severe flooding events.
Pat O'Toole on 19 Mar 2021
Land Report: trends in the farmland market
Dairy farmers are driving the land sale and rental markets, but Pat O’Toole asks if CAP reform is about to affect the balance between the two.
Darren Carty on 03 Mar 2021
Rules and regulations concerning land maintenance and developments
The 1 March is a milestone date signals the start of a six month period where it is prohibited to carry out a multitude of land maintenance tasks.
Matt Dempsey on 17 Feb 2021
Home Farm: dry spell welcome
One thing we did get done was to tidy up a wet corner of a field intended for the beans.
Amy Forde on 10 Feb 2021
Farmers raise serious concerns over Bord na Móna rewetting plans
Amy Forde speaks to farmers in Co Offaly about Bord na Móna plans to rewet bogs.