Water
Letters to the Editor on 24 Jun 2021
Climate change - I hope things change soon
Young reader Jack Scanlon is concerned about how the person most active in fighting climate change is a girl who only recently turned 18 and not our global politicians.
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.
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.
Andy Doyle on 14 Jun 2021
Griffith NSW is a long way from Ballyhaunis
Access to irrigation water is a major factor as to the crop or land use options available to farmers around Griffith.
Noel Bardon on 11 Jun 2021
Farmers lead the way at blue flag beach in Co Wexford
Agricultural water quality has improved thanks to €550,000 of Department funding and the efforts of a group of Co Wexford farmers.
Amy Forde on 10 Jun 2021
Flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh begin
A 2.6km pipeline will be built from Lough Funshinagh to an existing river leading to the Shannon.
Amy Forde on 03 Jun 2021
New €10m soil sampling pilot programme to begin in September
Minister of Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has launched a €10m pilot soil sampling and analysis programme.
Peter McCann on 02 Jun 2021
More to sustainability than carbon emissions
An environmental science expert has questioned the sustainability of importing plant based food products from regions where water in extremely scarce.
Andy Doyle on 31 May 2021
Looking for alternatives to sugar cane
Many farmers in southern Queensland were growing higher-value crops to replace sugar cane, which had declined in profitability.
Gerald Potterton on 26 May 2021
Farmer Writes: humiliating to fold up booms in a downpour
You no longer need to listen to the early radio forecast or even watch the sky - it's all on your phone, writes Gerald Potterton.
Stephen Robb on 26 May 2021
Hydrogen plant planned for Cork but viable market yet to emerge
An Irish renewable startup company is aiming to build a €120m green hydrogen production plant but Ireland is still a long way away from having a viable route to market.
Amy Forde on 21 May 2021
One-size-fits-all schemes almost a ‘disincentive’ for farmers
On future scheme design, McLoughlin said that accounting for factors inside a farmer’s control is something that needs to be considered.
Justin McCarthy on 12 May 2021
Editorial: when it boils down to it, votes are more important than water quality
With sectoral carbon budgets for the next decade set to be established in the months ahead, there is a need to quickly reposition agriculture in the national debate.
Amy Forde on 10 May 2021
Washing machines, beds and tyres dumped in Coillte forests
Coillte has spent almost €2m in the last five years on forest clean-ups.
Declan Marren on 05 May 2021
Thrive: transitioning calves to grass
Managing the transition from indoors to grass needs to be carefully monitored as rapid changes to calf diet and environment can have a negative effect on liveweight gain.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Apr 2021
A beginner’s guide to paddock grazing
It takes time to get to grips with setting up paddocks and starting to rotationally graze cattle. Kieran Mailey outlines 10 tips for beginners to follow.
David Wright on 07 Apr 2021
Changed message to NI dairy farmers
The current milk payment system operating in NI encourages farmers to increase volume not solids
Andy Doyle on 05 Apr 2021
8,300 hectares with one seed drill
Farming over 8,000ha might seem like a dream, but you won't have too many neighbours calling in because they are not there.
John Sleigh on 31 Mar 2021
Farm Profit Programme sets Biffens up for continued success
Taking part in the Farm Profit Programme has seen a number of positive changes on the Biffen's farm at Arnage.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Mar 2021
€500,000 committed for water protection in group water schemes
The measures to be implemented include the creation of smart buffer zones, the promotion of alternatives to pesticide use, and the rollout of educational initiatives.