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New GAEC 2 rules for peat soils now in place
Darren Carty
The approval of the proposals by the EU Commission and its adoption in to law on 30 April 2025 means that farmers must abide by the legislation to receive BISS payment.
19 March 2025 Schemes
Appeals process for GAEC 2 peat soils
While no appeals process was finalised, it is thought that it will likely require submission of soil samples, geotag photos and an environmental report by a FAS adviser or environmental consultant.
12 March 2025 News
Explainer: what is a drained peat soil?
Teagasc research officer and soil specialist Dr Pat Tuohy outlined the difference between drained and rewetted grasslands last week.
Step-by-step guide: how to check if your land is a GAEC 2 peat soil
The mapping system on agfood.ie now has an active layer which farmers can use to check the status of their lands.
7 March 2025 Schemes
Updates for Lemken Rubin disc harrows
Lemken has further increased the versatility of its Rubin 10-disc harrows, with a new front-cutting roller and levelling tine option on Rubin 10 TF semi-mounted models, ranging between 4m and 7m.
9 October 2024 News
Bugs with benefits – why beetles are not always pests
Beetles are often seen as pests, but many of them are beneficial to crops and soils reports, Conor Kehoe.
31 July 2024 Soils