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Dairy management: grassland management, feeding meal and spreading slurry

Aidan Brennan looks at the key management tasks for the weeks ahead and says that fields cut for silage will need the P and K elements replaced.

MANAGEMENT 10 June 2026

Dairy management: grassland management, feeding meal and spreading slurry

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Common-sense approach should apply to nitrates rules - ICSA

Common-sense approach should apply to nitrates rules - ICSA

NEWS 4 June 2026

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

8,691 non-stocking rate claims for BISS active farmer checks

NEWS 1 June 2026

1LU/ha for payments would leave 80% without CAP support - INHFA

1LU/ha for payments would leave 80% without CAP support - INHFA

1LU/ha for payments would leave 80% without CAP support - INHFA

NEWS 18 May 2026

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

ICSA hits out at ICMSA call for 1LU/ha minimum for payments

NEWS 14 May 2026

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Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

Shots fired in active farmer CAP debate

The ICMSA is looking for a tenfold increase in the minimum stocking rate required to claim farm payments beyond 2027.

NEWS 31 March 2026

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

Schemes update: Department publishes new reference layers showing slopes

The maps can be used to denote areas where slurry can be applied with a splash plate as opposed to LESS equipment.

SCHEMES 31 March 2026

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

Don’t miss out on peak grass growth

With the year getting off to a slow start and lower volumes of fertiliser applied, there is a risk that some farms may fail to capitalise on peak May growth and face a feed shortage down the line.

GRASS & FEEDING 31 March 2026

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Growing frustration over TAMS rank and selection process - ICMSA

Frustration is growing among farmers over the TAMS rank and selection process, with many farmers finding it difficult to avail of slurry storage and solar grants, according to the ICMSA.

NEWS 31 March 2026

Beef Management: stocking rates, breeding and weed control.

Beef Management: stocking rates, breeding and weed control.

Martin Merrick discusses some key tasks to be completed, with grass buyers having to purchase stock to satisfy ANC, breeding kicking off and controlling weeds in grassland swards.

GRASS & FEEDING 31 March 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

The Minister also confirmed that the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation website has opened to facilitate dairy farmers to confirm their Dairy Band for 2026.

NEWS 31 March 2026

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Farmers can now apply for a 2026 nitrates derogation, view 2025 bovine grassland stocking rates and declare this year's herd banding for nitrates.

NEWS 31 March 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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