Sustainability
Siobhán Walsh on 21 Jan 2022
Almost 3,000t of organic grain and protein required as new feed mill to be built
Irish Organic Feeds is looking for farmers to supply Irish organic cereal grain, as well as beans to fulfil demand.
David Wright on 19 Jan 2022
New suckler payments – what needs to change?
The current eligibility criteria for a suckler scheme don’t work in practice. David Wright reports.
Peter McCann on 19 Jan 2022
Farming should be with nature – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has come forward with proposals for a “Farming with Nature” programme that aims to improve farm incomes and environmental sustainability.
Stephen Robb on 19 Jan 2022
Sheep farming brothers among winners of first AgTechUCD accelerator programme
Three companies - Cotter Agritech, ProvEye and Izario - won the main categories at the inaugural AgTechUCD accelerator programme.
Rachel Donovan on 14 Jan 2022
ABP to pay bonus of 20c/kg in new calf scheme
The new scheme will help farmers to improve their on-farm efficiencies, while also delivering more sustainable outcome, ABP MD Kevin Cahill has said.
Amy Forde on 13 Jan 2022
Weekly podcast: beef prices, Irish exports and fertiliser
On this week’s podcast, we discuss the beef trade, the outlook for Ireland’s PGI for grass-fed beef and fertiliser.
Barry Murphy on 13 Jan 2022
BT young scientists focus on farm sustainability and efficiency
Projects looking at combating sheep foot rot, soil nutrients, farm safety and more feature in this week's BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.
Rachel Donovan on 13 Jan 2022
First fossil-free fertilisers to hit the market in 2023
These fertilisers will be produced using renewable energy, unlike ordinary fertiliser, which is produced using natural gas, a non-renewable energy source.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Jan 2022
Urea stocks tight and targets lie ahead
Protected urea use is a key measure in reaching emissions reduction targets, but stocks remain volatile.
on 12 Jan 2022
How to take an accurate silage sample
Taking an accurate sample when testing silage is very important. Here’s a quick guide on sampling silage.
Peter McCann on 12 Jan 2022
Eustice supports NI farm payment plan
UK Environment Secretary George Eustice gave an upbeat response to proposals for a new system of farm payments in Northern Ireland.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Jan 2022
Positive outlook for protein
New varieties and higher budget to help protein, but the protein payment is expected to be under pressure in 2022.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Jan 2022
Could sheep’s wool help to replace chemical fertiliser?
This study could be the first step in finding a new market for sheep’s wool which has dropped massively in price in recent years.
John Sleigh on 12 Jan 2022
Five new climate change projects launched
The Government has allocated £170,000 on new projects to reduce emissions and tackle climate change in agriculture.
Kieran Mailey on 12 Jan 2022
Sustainable Farm Insights: producing low-carbon beef in Co Antrim
Billy O'Kane has been focusing on lowering the carbon footprint of his 230 cow suckler herd.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Jan 2022
Footprint Farmers: silage quality in need of attention
Silage testing is an important job on farm. Here are the average silage test results from the Footprint Farmers’ Programme.
Stephen Robb on 11 Jan 2022
AstraZeneca to build AD plant to power UK sites
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca is set to build an anaerobic digestion plant to produce renewable biomethane to provide heat and power for its UK sites.
Siobhán Walsh on 07 Jan 2022
Spring cereals: variety choice is essential
Choosing a variety that suits your farm and system is essential. Take time to go through the recommended lists.
Justin McCarthy on 05 Jan 2022
Editorial: are EU food policy changes an opportunity or a threat?
It’s a challenging time to be in the food industry in Ireland, or indeed the EU.
Contributor on 05 Jan 2022
Which type of N fertiliser delivers most for grass?
Tom O’Dwyer and Patrick Forrestal of Teagasc discuss how there is room to decrease nitrogen rates when using protected urea.