Manure
Caitríona Morrissey on 07 May 2021
Methane reduction is most cost-effective way to cut global warming – UN
A new United Nations report highlights the three areas where methane can be cut to reduce further global warming: fossil fuels, waste and agriculture.
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.
Kieran Mailey on 27 Jan 2021
BETTER Farm NI: top tips for spreading slurry
Nitrogen prices are on the rise and with the window opening for slurry spreading from 1 Februray, Kieran Mailey outlined some tips to get the most from early fertiliser applications.
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.
Amy Forde on 08 Jan 2021
More measures needed to cut EU ammonia emissions - Commission
As part of the European Commission’s second clean air outlook, the Commission has said that the CAP will have “a crucial role to play” when it comes to cutting air pollution from farming.
Niall Hurson on 27 Nov 2020
Updated N and P statements to end of October now available
Farmers at risk of exceeding their nitrates organic nitrogen and phosphorus levels need to keep track of output levels.
Barry Cassidy on 20 Nov 2020
Agricultural emissions fall by 4% in 2019
Agricultural was one of three sectors to make a significant contribution in lowering Ireland's total greenhouse gas emissions last year.
Andy Doyle on 11 Nov 2020
The challenges of ammonia loss from agriculture
Ammonia loss is a new challenge for agriculture and which is arising from all types of livestock and especially the storage and handling of manures.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Oct 2020
Mayo firm set to further ‘Spread’ its wings
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Agri-Spread HQ in Mayo to take a look at the firm’s very first Pro-Plus vertical beater rear discharge spreader to come off the production line.
Niall Hurson on 07 Oct 2020
Closed period for slurry spreading approaching
The spreading of slurry or farmyard manure is prohibited after 14 October.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 07 Oct 2020
Agri-Spread appoints two new Irish dealers
Agri-Spread International has just announced the appointment of two new dealers in Ireland. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Andy Doyle on 19 Aug 2020
Preparing for a new cropping season
While harvest is really only getting going, the planting season for winter oilseed rape is with us once again.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Jul 2020
Slurry changes could affect agriculture emissions
There has been an increase in the number of Irish farmers managing their manure in a way that reduces emissions over the last 15 years.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 24 Jun 2020
Made in Ireland: International success for Mayo firm
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with David Murphy, managing director of Agri-Spread International to speak about the company’s success over the past decade.
Barry Cassidy on 13 Jun 2020
Half of BEAM farms already meeting 5% nitrates reduction
Over the coming 12 months, farms that applied to the BEAM scheme must reduce the production of bovine livestock manure nitrogen by 5%.
Lorcan Allen on 04 Jun 2020
Ireland’s ammonia emissions rise in 2018 and continue to exceed EU limits
Ammonia emissions from Irish agriculture rise in 2018 and remain above EU limits.
Lorcan Allen on 26 May 2020
Agbiz Report: achieving carbon neutrality - learning from FrieslandCampina
FrieslandCampina plans to end its use of fossil fuels at its milk processing sites by 2050. Lorcan Allen speaks to the co-ops programme lead on climate, Arnoud Smit, about how this will be achieved.
Barry Cassidy on 08 May 2020
Major changes in the pipeline for nitrates legislation
The stocking rate allowed under current nitrates legislation looks set to be reduced below two cows per hectare and there will be a crackdown on slurry storage.
Amy Forde on 11 Apr 2020
What will the 2020 farm census ask farmers?
There will be questions on farm management, labour, stock and land use in the census.
Barry Cassidy on 10 Apr 2020
Climate plan feedback points to need for nitrogen reduction
Agriculture has been set a target of reducing its emissions by 10% to 15% by 2030 and a reduction in emissions from chemical fertiliser will be a key part of that.