Organic matter

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

The liquid fraction that results from slurry separation can also be used in a new slurry-to-fertiliser pathway called RENURE, according to Teagasc.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Growing interest in slurry separation for better nutrient use

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40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

40-60% of Irish soils sub-optimal for lime

NEWS 11 June 2026

Renewables in-brief: cover crop biofuels, US woes and Carlow solar farm

Renewables in-brief: cover crop biofuels, US woes and Carlow solar farm

RENEWABLES 3 September 2025

Lessons for all farms in regenerative agriculture

Lessons for all farms in regenerative agriculture

Lessons for all farms in regenerative agriculture

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 August 2025

Lemken Karat offers primary cultivation and cover cropping on Cork farm

Lemken Karat offers primary cultivation and cover cropping on Cork farm

Lemken Karat offers primary cultivation and cover cropping on Cork farm

FARM MACHINERY 6 August 2025

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Amendments made to GAEC 2 appeal forms – IFA

Amendments made to GAEC 2 appeal forms – IFA

It is now clear that all farmers have the opportunity to appeal the indicative GAEC 2 status of individual parcels, the IFA said.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Department announces GAEC 2 appeals process

Farmers who wish to appeal the categorisation must provide organic matter soil samples and a detailed report, including geotagged photos and soil profile information, from a FAS adviser.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Private water group schemes failing E.coli tests nearly doubles in 2024

Private water group schemes failing E.coli tests nearly doubles in 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Drinking Water Quality in Private Group Schemes and Small Private Supplies 2024 report which found that this figure rose from just 13 in 2022.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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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