Inspections
Matt Dempsey on 28 Apr 2021
Home Farm: auditing virtually
The list is exhaustive but most of the work can as far as I can see has be done with a good smart phone.
Amy Forde on 26 Apr 2021
Athenry Mart licence suspended by Department
The Galway mart had its licence suspended by the Department of Agriculture on Friday last.
David Wright on 21 Apr 2021
Shortage of DAERA vets at NI ports
At present, the number of DAERA vets at NI ports is half of what is required.
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.
Niall Hurson on 19 Mar 2021
Department to inspect 130ha of burned land
The Department has said it will contact those applicants who apply on burned lands in 2021, informing them of the consequence on their eligible area for payment.
David Wright on 17 Mar 2021
ACA and NIAPA give views on appeals
The Stormont Agriculture Committee is currently conducting a mini inquiry into the DAERA appeal process for area based schemes
Matt Dempsey on 10 Mar 2021
Home Farm: farming rush and paper deluge
The spraying conditions are so comprehensive that extra professional input on top of a certificate of training and competence will be required on the vast majority of farms.
Adam Woods on 10 Mar 2021
Beef Management: calf prices, Bord Bia audits and beef webinar
Adam Woods takes a look at calf prices an where they are at in relation to finishing margins, making sure you pass your Bord Bia audit and this week’s beef webinar.
Amy Forde on 10 Mar 2021
Satellite inspections will leave farmers vulnerable – INHFA
The INHFA has expressed concern over the use of the area monitoring system (AMS), satellite inspections, that will be used in the next CAP.
David Wright on 10 Mar 2021
The practical reality of the NI Protocol
The external EU border is set up for trade in commodity items, not pallets of food.
David Wright on 05 Mar 2021
UK eases controls on soil to NI
The latest move by the UK government will make it easier to import used machinery and plants into NI from Britain.
Phelim O'Neill on 19 Feb 2021
Ireland only getting half of Brexit experience
While the EU applied full controls on UK imports from 1 January, the UK will start on 1 April and complete on 1 July.
The Dealer on 03 Feb 2021
€8.2m to keep an eye on us
The Dealer notes the price tag for keeping an eye on farmers for the year is into the seven figures.
Amy Forde on 28 Jan 2021
Satellite inspections for Protein Aid Scheme this year
The satellite inspections will allow for the notification to Protein Aid Scheme applicants of a potential non-compliance with the scheme requirements in relation to crop type or activity.
Stephen Robb on 28 Jan 2021
Irish company ApisProtect launches bee monitoring tech in US
The company has developed innovative new beehive monitoring technology which can help spot issues in the hive at an early stage
Aidan Brennan on 27 Jan 2021
COVID-19 guidelines for farmers this spring
Aidan Brennan outlines some steps farmers can take to help protect themselves and their family from COVID-19 this spring
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 23 Jan 2021
Over 1,400 animal welfare inspections
The highest number of animal welfare inspections were in Cork this year.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Jan 2021
EU inspection levels depend on the type of agreement
Levels of EU inspections can vary depending on the nature of the agreement and in the case of the UK, any relaxation will depend on UK alignment with the EU and agreement in the Partnership Council.
Phelim O'Neill on 20 Jan 2021
Port fears delays as volumes increase
Brexit has been manageable so far because trade volumes are so low and the UK haven't fully enforced the rules on imports yet
Amy Forde on 20 Jan 2021
Designated land must be considered for agri-environmental schemes - report
It is estimated that 35,000 Irish farmers have designated land and they are restricted with what they can do with that land.