Manure

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

Getting manure out of Northern Ireland is a key strategy for dealing with its nutrient challenges, and SoilWorx is doing this at scale, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 10 June 2026

Making pellets from chicken manure at scale

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Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

Top non-compliances in farm inspections revealed

NEWS 10 June 2026

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

Contradiction in DAERA ammonia policy

NORTHERN IRELAND 13 May 2026

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

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

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

FARM MACHINERY 25 March 2026

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

NEWS 10 March 2026

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

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

Eglinton Estate was previously owned by the late Earl Castle Stewart and was advertised for sale in June 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2025

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

Two major biomethane plants proposed in Cavan

Cootehill, Cavan, could potentially host two major biomethane projects, one focused on poultry litter and the other focused on crops, manures and agri-food waste.

NEWS 9 September 2025

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 9 September 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 9 September 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 9 September 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 9 September 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 9 September 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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