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Vegetable growers move to irrigate crops
James Hanly
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to vegetable growers about the ongoing dry period which Wexford-based John Dockrell and Kilkenny-based Julian Hughes described as “one of the most challenging".
12 May 2025 News
Teagasc to host eight organic crop walks
Teagasc is aiming for these on-farm events to be an opportunity to assess current crop performance and discuss practical crop husbandry challenges.
9 May 2025 Climate and environment
Almost €18m allocated to new farm sustainability EIPs
There will be 11 new pilot projects focused on farming and the environment running over four or five years.
Farm walks, a TV series and Bord Bia awarded slice of €1m in organic funds
Some 10 project proposals will receive a slice of the €1m fund out of 35 applications.
9 May 2025 News
Ireland meets EU emissions reduction targets for ammonia
The Environmental Protection Agency has published its 2023 assessment of five key air pollutants which affect air quality, health and the environment.
1 May 2025 Climate and environment
Potato planting three weeks ahead of 2024
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to potato farmers and industry representatives to assess how planting is progressing and if there will be a shortage of potatoes this year.
30 April 2025 News
Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made the announcement on Wednesday which will see 3,961 farmers or 81% of the scheme participants receive balancing payments.
30 April 2025 News
Significant investment needed to achieve climate targets – IFA
IFA environment chair John Murphy said that the fairest and most efficient way to support climate action is to incentivise and support farmers to adopt measures in the plan.
25 April 2025 Climate and environment
Paying for defence and simplifying the CAP
The much-maligned Irish ACRES scheme came in for a lot of praise as being among the more successful European environmental schemes.
23 April 2025 Feature
Simplifying food systems in Co Westmeath
Pat Lalor’s farming journey shows the benefits – for food producers and consumers - of keeping things simple, consistent and grounded, writes Brendan Dunford.
16 April 2025 News
Rewetting option for ACRES farmers later this year
Work is also underway to find out how private funding could be used to get carbon farming off the ground.
16 April 2025 Climate and environment
Strong demand for organic oats a ‘real success story’ – Heydon
Minister Heydon was highlighting the opportunities for growth in the sector while speaking at the Organic Strategy Forum in Flahavan’s, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford on Wednesday 16 April.
16 April 2025 Markets