Manure

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Jack Blakiston-Houston is the managing director at BH Estates in Dundonald.

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

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First Kverneland ‘on-land’ plough is proving hugely successful in Kildare

First Kverneland ‘on-land’ plough is proving hugely successful in Kildare

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IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

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New owner sets out plan for 1,000-acre farm

New owner sets out plan for 1,000-acre farm

New owner sets out plan for 1,000-acre farm

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Differences in NAP north to south

Differences in NAP north to south

David Wright looks at common issues and where NAP policies diverge across the island.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 July 2025

Ban on spreading farmyard manure until mid-January

Ban on spreading farmyard manure until mid-January

As the ban on spreading farmyard manure comes into effect, farmers are also reminded of the ban on spreading soiled water for December.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Planning reform is part of the solution

Planning reform is part of the solution

The current block on planning for new slurry storage is in many ways, self-defeating

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 July 2025

NI news in brief: warning on acorn poisoning

NI news in brief: warning on acorn poisoning

Latest news in brief from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 July 2025

Where will pig, poultry and cattle manure go when tillage is gone?

Where will pig, poultry and cattle manure go when tillage is gone?

Tillage farmers are really struggling at present and as they go out of business, other sectors need to realise that tillage is a vital part of Irish farming.

NEWS 23 July 2025

New slurry storage planning exemptions ' by autumn'

New slurry storage planning exemptions ' by autumn'

Caitríona Morrissey looks at the proposed planning law changes relating to slurry storage and animal housing.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Farmers cautious on future slurry exports

Farmers cautious on future slurry exports

The whole debacle around the Nutrients Action Programme has left some farmers cautious about taking slurry

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 July 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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