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Clarity needed for farmers to invest in their farms
Martin Merrick
Costs of infrastructure have never been higher and farmers need to know they are not throwing good money after bad.
24 April 2024 Infrastructure
70% slurry storage grant in the pipework but no mention of separate TAMS ceiling
While the European commission has given approval for a 70% storage grant, uptake will likely be low, show surveys and analysis. Martin Merrick and Siobhan Walsh report.
24 April 2024 News
Approving all TAMS applications 'means nothing' until letters reach farmers
The ICMSA claims that while the announcement that all tranche three applications will be accepted is welcome, it means little until farmers get the green light to go ahead with works.
Commission approves 70% slurry storage grant
Progress has been made on the 70% slurry storage grant, but it is not yet available as details are still being finalised.
19 April 2024 Schemes
TAMS applications: avoiding the pitfalls when applying
With up to 50% of TAMS applications receiving queries, the DAFM has sought to reduce these by educating agents and farmers on some of the common errors.
3 April 2024 Buildings
7% of farmers have no silage left - Teagasc survey
The survey was circulated to Teagasc clients via text message in recent days.
3 April 2024 News
Greenfield dairy unit with all the bells and whistles
John Keane has created a top-spec, new build parlour, handling area and cubicle accommodation for his new dairy enterprise in Mayo.
27 March 2024 Buildings
Surge in rainfall compounds issues on farms
February received 149% of its long-term monthly rainfall average, according to Met Éireann data. Noel Bardon and Niamh Murphy report.
27 March 2024 News
Relentless rain: 'I've never seen land so wet'
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to a number of farmers around the country about how the wet weather is affecting them and how it will affect their business this year.
27 March 2024 News
No assurance for derogation farmers to invest in slurry storage - Minister
Minister McConalogue acknowledged the impact of the drop from 250kg N/ha to 220kg N/ha has had on farmers' confidence to invest.
7 March 2024 News
Confidence to invest in slurry storage hit by derogation cut - Minister
The Minister has recognised the cut from 250kg N/ha across most areas has "undoubtedly" shaken farmer confidence in investing in slurry storage facilities.
7 March 2024 Climate and environment
Opinion: four days can be a long time in the world of farming red tape
The new requirement to report all slurry exports within four days followed within four days of a ministerial commitment to minimise red tape.
2 March 2024 Opinion