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Tillage
Crucial few weeks ahead for UK crops
Amy Forde
There is a clear intention to plant more spring wheat, but the persistence of wet weather means there is uncertainty about whether this can be done, the AHDB said.
15 March 2024 News
Farmers need support as weather conditions persist - IFA
The IFA asks the Department and banks to consider the stress that the weather is placing on farmers and encouraged anyone feeling isolated to seek support.
15 March 2024 News
St Patrick’s weekend set to bring rain and sunny spells
There will be longer drier spells, but overall it is to be damp and misty on Saturday.
Delayed turnout costing thousands
Adam Woods takes a look at the effect the current weather is having in terms of costs on beef farms.
13 March 2024 Management
March weather better in the west
While the south and east sees rainfall up on average and temperatures down, it has been a relatively decent March across western counties
13 March 2024 News
Tillage management: some work done, but rain continues
Tillage farmers frustrated at present as spring planting continues to be delayed with St Patrick’s Day around the corner.
13 March 2024 Husbandry
Dairy Management: weather, bull selection and sulphur
Every wet day that passes is one day closer to better weather and brighter days, writes Aidan Brennan.
13 March 2024 Management
Weather woes strike again
Farmers are used to a certain amount of hardship – it’s almost part of the business.
13 March 2024 Viewpoints
Extension to national liming programme a practical move - IFA
Given the challenging weather in recent months, the IFA said the extended date for spreading lime will "alleviate pressure".
13 March 2024 News
Status orange rain warning for southwest
Rain is set to intensify as Met Éireann issues a status orange warning for counties Kerry and Cork, with a status yellow warning for Waterford.
12 March 2024 News
ICMSA seeks three-month extension to liming programme deadline
The ICMSA is looking for the deadline for spreading lime under the national liming programme to be pushed back to June.
12 March 2024 News
Fieldwork a struggle and no clarity on tillage rules
Tillage farmers are frustrated with weather and field conditions as they cannot get work done. Clarity on rules is also frustrating the industry.
12 March 2024 News