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Farm Programmes
Soil test results: 34% of samples at optimum P, K and pH on Footprint Farms
Emma Hart
Using soil test results to target fertiliser applications can boost soil fertility, reduce costs and minimise environmental damage, writes Emma Hart.
13 March 2024 News
Deadline for lime scheme spreading extended
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced a significant extension to the deadline for spreading lime purchased under the national liming programme.
6 March 2024 News
Farmers ‘on the cusp’ of achieving 2030 chemical N target – Teagasc scientist
Speaking at the Teagasc Soil Conference this week, Dr Seamus Kearney said it is important to recognise the reductions farmers have already made in chemical nitrogen.
Major new hybrid bioenergy park set for Clare
Senator Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fail spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks & Transport, was among those who submitted concerns to the renewable energy development.
28 February 2024 News
Further 5% reduction in chemical nitrogen ‘likely’
Teagasc’s Dr David Wall said it is his understanding the NAP will come up for public consultation soon and a further 5% reduction in chemical nitrogen application is 'likely'.
28 February 2024 News
Stony soils sequester less carbon - Teagasc
Teagasc research found that soil organic carbon levels could be overstated by as much as 388%.
25 February 2024 News
Over 2,000 miss out on soil sampling scheme
Cork was the county with the highest number of farmers approved to the Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme.
21 February 2024 News
Airport and agriculture should have same priority
Much has been said recently about the economic need to expand the airport, even if it causes higher emissions.
14 February 2024 News
Training fully booked for soil scheme
All courses to be held this spring as part of the SNMS are fully booked with farmers now being directed to the online training option.
14 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Michelin's flagship two-in-one tyre for high horsepower tractors
Gary Abbott travelled to Michelin’s R&D facility in Ladoux, France, to take a closer look at its new flagship two-in-one Evobib tyre range, developed for top performance on and off road.
31 January 2024 Farm machinery
“Eye watering” investment to decarbonise fertiliser
David Wright reports from a Knowledge Exchange conference, organised by fertiliser company, Yara.
24 January 2024 Northern Ireland
Home Farm: Frozen clods delay sowing
Ground conditions - after a trial run of the power harrow, we reluctantly left it.
24 January 2024 Viewpoints