Straw
Niall Hurson on 22 Jun 2021
Blaze destroys shed full of straw in Monaghan
No animals were injured in the incident and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
Andy Doyle on 16 Jun 2021
Principles behind successful straw incorporation
Successful straw incorporation will bring short- and long-term benefits, as well as some risks, so it is essential to understand the objectives, writes Andy Doyle.
Stephen Robb on 16 Jun 2021
Straw chopping brings benefits for growers – ITLUS
Stephen Robb reports from the 2021 ITLUS virtual summer field day where two growers shared their experiences of long-term straw chopping on their farms.
Stephen Robb on 09 Jun 2021
Canadian company to build $350m wheat straw pulp plant
Could there be another market opportunity for straw? Canadian company Red Leaf Pulp thinks so.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Jun 2021
Average straw scheme payment of €4,546 per farmer - Department
Michael Moloney gave the latest update on the straw incorporation measure (SIM) at the Irish Tillage and Land Use Society's summer webinar on 3 June.
Siobhán Walsh on 03 Jun 2021
Webinar: chopping straw and growing carbon on Irish tillage farms
This webinar will cover all you need to know about the straw incorporation measure and share farmer experiences of increasing carbon on their farms.
Andy Doyle on 02 Jun 2021
Tillage management: weather window helped get work up to date
The few fine days helped get a lot of work up to date and now final sprays on winter oats and some winter wheat crops are the main jobs, along with growth regulation on spring wheat and oats.
Andy Doyle on 26 May 2021
Over 38,000ha of chopped straw to lock up 84,222t CO2
A big increase in numbers towards the end of BPS applications resulted in farmers applying over 38,000ha of crops for straw incorporation.
John Sleigh on 26 May 2021
Controlling the cost of winter
This week, John Sleigh looks at how the programme farms managed to reduce the cost of wintering on-farm.
Niall Hurson on 19 May 2021
Straw scheme to see equivalent of 575,000 bales chopped
The €10m budget can cover up to 40,000ha at the full €250/ha rate.
Declan Marren on 19 May 2021
Thrive: unsettled weather tough on calves
Heavy and persistent showers are causing difficult conditions for calves that have been recently turned out to grass.
Niall Hurson on 14 May 2021
1,460 apply to €10m straw chopping scheme
The €10m budget can cover up to 40,000ha at the full €250/ha rate.
Pat O'Toole on 12 May 2021
Farmers urged to apply for straw scheme
Irish Grain Growers and IFA chairs are calling on farmers to closely consider the Straw Incorporation Measure.
Declan Marren on 12 May 2021
Watch: Thrive dairy calf to beef demo farm update
The 140 yearling cattle are enjoying good grazing conditions while the 150 calves have started to be weaned on the demo farm.
Declan Marren on 08 May 2021
Thrive weekly roundup: transitioning calves to grass and demo farm update
This week's Thrive roundup looks at managing the transition to grass for calves, while, on the demo farm, straw intake in calves is still significant.
Gary Abbott on 05 May 2021
Inline baler-wrapper provides flexibility for Laois contractor
‘Inline’ baler-wrapper combinations aren’t something you see working every day, Gary Abbott caught up with Danny Delaney to find out why he runs an ‘inline’ setup over an integrated baler wrapper comb
Niall Hurson on 04 May 2021
Farmers reminded of looming deadline for BPS applications
The Department has been helping farmers in making their applications in recent weeks through its telephone helpdesk services.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Tillage Management: current price levels make forward selling worth considering
With planting virtually complete, the focus moves to plant protection, but serious thought should also be given to forward selling with price levels where they are currently.
Declan Marren on 18 Apr 2021
Getting off to the best start in the rearing phase
Declan Marren looks at some of the key considerations for calf rearing and the importance of getting off to the best possible start.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 14 Apr 2021
Two million straw bales to be chopped
An internal document reveals that the Department of Agriculture is considering compulsory measures in order to meet climate targets in the agriculture sector.