Slurry spreading equipment
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Feb 2021
Increased forward speed vital when using LESS systems
Before investing in a low-emission slurry application system, farmers need to check if they have enough power to meet the required forward speed and enough hydraulic capacity to drive all functions.
Peter McCann on 27 Jan 2021
Tier 1 budget doubled to £15m
The Tier 1 grant scheme is for machinery and equipment costing from £5,000 to £30,000.
Peter McCann on 06 Jan 2021
NI slurry dates in 2021 remain unchanged
The closed period for slurry spreading in Northern Ireland will remain the same for 2021
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 30 Dec 2020
3,800 farmers apply for Tier 1 grant in the North
With £7.5m in funding available, the third tranche of the Tier 1 capital grant scheme in Northern Ireland recently closed, with over 3,800 applications.
John Sleigh on 22 Dec 2020
The Scottish route to net zero carbon
John Sleigh takes a look at the pathway proposed for Scottish farmers to deliver a net zero carbon target by 2045
Kieran Mailey on 16 Dec 2020
Farmers face six-month wait for low-emission slurry spreading equipment
Manufacturers and machinery dealers have seen a surge in interest for tankers fitted with dribble bars and trailing shoes
Niall Hurson on 11 Nov 2020
EPA licenses for dairy farms like 'using a sledgehammer to crack a nut' – IFA
The IFA has said an inevitable time lag exists between implementation of improved management practices and water quality response.
David Wright on 04 Nov 2020
Larger livestock farms to avail of Tier 1 grant
It is likely that the scheme will again be over-subscribed, bringing a scoring system into play.
Peter McCann on 23 Oct 2020
£7.5m Tier 1 grant scheme to re-open in NI
Low emission slurry spreading equipment is being prioritised in the new Tier 1 grant scheme in Northern Ireland.
Niall Hurson on 21 Oct 2020
Farmers’ commitment to climate evident in protective measures uptake – IFA
The IFA has said that these actions show that farmers are willing to change, but highlighted that a focussed plan is needed.
David Wright on 23 Sep 2020
Tackling ammonia to cost millions – Poots
Reductions of up to 20% are relatively easy to achieve but beyond that costs spiral.
Gary Abbott on 02 Sep 2020
Slurryquip launches unique tanker range
Slurryquip has recently developed its own in-house slurry tanker range. Named Cerberus, models are unique in that they come fitted with a front mounted dribble bar.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Jul 2020
Farmers investing millions in low-emission spreading
Under TAMS, some €23.5m has been paid out to farmers who have invested in emission lowering technology.
Gary Abbott on 15 Jul 2020
What's the best low-emission slurry system for your farm?
TAMS II funding has brought Low Emission Slurry Spreading (LESS) closer to the reach of Irish farmers. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott take a look at the various systems on the market.
David Wright on 22 Jan 2020
Low emission spreading doesn’t work for all
While there are clear benefits to using low emission spreading equipment, an outright ban on the use of splash plates is not practical
David Wright on 08 Jan 2020
Bulging in-tray faces new DAERA minister
In the three years since government collapsed at Stormont, major decisions have been put on hold.
Darren Carty on 25 Dec 2019
Have your say on agriculture’s climate action plan
The consultation period for members of the public to have their say on climate action plans for agriculture closes on Friday 10 January 2020.
Amy Forde on 29 Nov 2019
Farmers urged to send in their views on climate roadmap
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed wants farmer's views on the climate roadmap for agriculture.
Peter McCann on 06 Nov 2019
DAERA rules out new Tier I tranche
A budget of £40m was initially approved for two tranches of both Tier I and II in 2016.
Gary Abbott on 11 Sep 2019
Mastek launches eco trailing shoe and tanker range
The Mastek stand at this year’s Ploughing Championships will see the launch of its new eco trailing shoe and a tanker range. Gary Abbott reports.