Soil

Baling straw becoming rare on this Carlow farm

From the Tramlines participant Hugh McDonnell places an emphasis on soil management, straw chopping and keeping things simple, writes Conor Kehoe.

CROPS 27 May 2026

Baling straw becoming rare on this Carlow farm

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New regenerative farming EIP launched

New regenerative farming EIP launched

NEWS 25 May 2026

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

Survey on regenerative agriculture launched

NEWS 29 April 2026

Beware cutting N rates says AFBI researcher

Beware cutting N rates says AFBI researcher

Beware cutting N rates says AFBI researcher

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

CSL wins £3.5m of DAERA contracts

CSL wins £3.5m of DAERA contracts

CSL wins £3.5m of DAERA contracts

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 April 2026

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Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Watch out for ‘vulnerable’ soils, says AFBI scientist

Compaction by heavy machinery will impact soil structure and biology, ultimately hitting crop growth

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Early data shows nitrogen levels in rivers increased by 10% last year

Sustained and targeted action to reduce nitrogen losses is required in the higher risk agricultural areas, the EPA has said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 January 2026

Have you clubroot in your oilseed rape?

Have you clubroot in your oilseed rape?

Clubroot can decimate oilseed rape crops, result in massive yield losses and even reseeds with another crop.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

Farmers advised to vaccinate for blackleg

The Department’s animal health surveillance programme recommends contacting your vet for the best blackleg vaccination procedure for your farm.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Weekend weather: showers with occasional bright spells

Weekend weather: showers with occasional bright spells

Met Éireann has forecast more unsettled weather for the weekend with rain and showers on the way. There will be a brief dip in temperatures on Friday night, returning to normal on Sunday.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Avail of free P and K by applying lime

Avail of free P and K by applying lime

Eoin O’Carroll, Ground Limestone Producers Association, explains the little wins that can be achieved for P and K indexes by applying lime.

FERTILIZERS 28 January 2026

Big boots help spread the load

Big boots help spread the load

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with contractor Cecil Hall to find out how his Alliance Agriflex+ VF900/50R42 and 710/55R30 floatation tyres are working out on his John Deere 7530 at slurry.

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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