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IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

At least €100m is needed in 2027 for the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, according to Irish Farmers Association rural development chair John Curran.

SCHEMES 26 May 2026

IFA demands increased budget for TAMS in 2027

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Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

Summer scour syndrome deserves more attention than it currently gets

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 May 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

NEWS 12 May 2026

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

NEWS 11 May 2026

Scarcity of land driving rental price increases

Scarcity of land driving rental price increases

Scarcity of land driving rental price increases

PROPERTY 29 April 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

This week, the team discusses inputs costs, tentative signs of positivity in beef markets, new derogation requirements and updates with North Cork Creameries.

PODCAST 11 March 2026

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

Inflated fertiliser data adding to nutrient load

There are concerns that fertiliser statistics do not properly reflect what is happening on NI farms.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Farmers can now apply for a 2026 nitrates derogation, view 2025 bovine grassland stocking rates and declare this year's herd banding for nitrates.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Are you responsible with your nitrates?

Are you responsible with your nitrates?

Equine expert from Teagasc Wendy Conlon helps breeders get up to speed with nutrient pollution and how to avoid it.

BREEDING 11 March 2026

Watercourses, buffers and forage crops

Watercourses, buffers and forage crops

Late-harvested crops like maize and beet require a larger buffer zone than cereal crops. Grass crops do not have a buffer zone.

FODDER 11 March 2026

Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

Sheep Management: sheep nitrates calculations, fertiliser and lamb turnout

Projected nitrates production from sheep is now part of the new facility on MyAgFood.ie where farmers can track stocking rate compliance.

MANAGEMENT 11 March 2026

Savills reports a strong market for land

Savills reports a strong market for land

Demand will remain very strong for land in NI across the year ahead, according to Savills.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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