Sustainability
Siobhán Walsh on 23 Jun 2021
Homegrown feed and a target of self-sufficiency
This is a dairy farm on a different path. One with no artificial nitrogen fertiliser and a host of different crops to provide native feed throughout the year.
Matt Dempsey on 23 Jun 2021
Dempsey at Large: a bird's eye view of agriculture
OECD - this enormous volume looks at two very different types of Government involvement in agriculture.
Siobhán Walsh on 23 Jun 2021
Protein payment to increase by €105/ha
The protein payment has increased this season, meaning that a lower area has been planted. The €3m pot will be divided equally among that planted area.
Siobhán Walsh on 23 Jun 2021
Oxford professor repeats calls for methane calculation change
Oxford professor Myles Allen called for farmers to be rewarded for contributing to efforts to decrease global warming.
Niall Hurson on 23 Jun 2021
Young farmers needed for the industry to meet challenges
Professor of Agriculture and Food Economics at UCD Michael Wallace says high startup costs as one of the biggest challenges facing young farmers.
Siobhán Walsh on 23 Jun 2021
Securing the future of Tullamore Farm
The Irish Farmers Journal team has been working on a plan of action to improve the sustainability of Tullamore Farm.
The Dealer on 23 Jun 2021
Greening was a stepping stone to eco schemes
While the Greening payment may have had a minimal impact on the environment, it is having a massive impact on farmers’ future payments.
Stephen Robb on 23 Jun 2021
Big plans for AD in Europe while Ireland plays catch up
Stephen Robb takes a look at the anaerobic digestion biogas and biomethane industry across Europe and asks if Ireland will ever catch up
Noel Bardon on 23 Jun 2021
Dairygold farm sustainability training initiative gets underway
Dairygold has launched its farm sustainability training initiative, hosting the first of its modules designed to equip farmers with the skills needed to complete the Teagasc signpost programme.
Noel Bardon on 23 Jun 2021
Dual-purpose CAP slammed as ‘unworkable’ by the ICMSA
The head of the ICMSA has claimed that those expressing shock at the findings of an EU CAP sustainability report have misunderstood the intended function of the policy.
Noel Bardon on 22 Jun 2021
Consumers want more info on locally-produced, sustainable dairy
Recent survey data from the European Milk Forum shows that dairy products are well regarded by consumers.
Niall Hurson on 21 Jun 2021
Current CAP has ‘failed spectacularly’ for farmers on designated land - INHFA
The INHFA claims that farmers operating on these lands have been restricted for the past 20 years.
Siobhán Walsh on 18 Jun 2021
EU carbon hits €53.78/t in market this month
As more and more people talk about carbon storage and trading, we look at the EU’s carbon market and what trend is taking shape.
Noel Bardon on 17 Jun 2021
Limerick brothers scoop top prize at farm sustainability awards
A sheep handling system, an organic dairy business and a biodiversity-friendly family farm have all picked up awards at the RDS Sustainable Agriculture competition.
Siobhán Walsh on 16 Jun 2021
Nitrate maps highlight excess nitrogen in rivers
A critical source area map published in the report clearly displays elevated nitrogen concentrations in the south, southeast and east of the country.
David Wright on 16 Jun 2021
Industry must reposition meat as a healthy food
Meat, dairy and lots of fruit and vegetables is all part of a healthy balanced diet.
Contributor on 16 Jun 2021
Harnessing the power of diversity
Prior to COVID-19 constraints, the Lighthouse Farms team travelled south in search of the secret ingredient that is common to all Lighthouse Farms -- diversity, writes Rogier Schulte.
Siobhán Walsh on 16 Jun 2021
Tillage sector returns to outdoor events
Goldcrop held its annual open days this week and those the Irish Farmers Journal spoke to were delighted to be back in the fields meeting colleagues.
Niall Hurson on 15 Jun 2021
New member appointed to Kepak board
The new addition to the board has worked on the development and marketing of agribusiness sustainability programmes in a number of countries.
Niall Hurson on 12 Jun 2021
Minister rejects claims farmers will ‘lose out’ under current CAP proposals
Minister McConalogue said he was fighting at European level to ensure that there is a CAP outcome which is flexible in facilitating key decision-making at a national level.