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My Farming Week: David Fay, Rathnamuddagh, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
Niamh Murphy
David Fay is organic farming since last year with his family in Westmeath.
14 March 2024 News
Belgian farmer takes big oil to court
He says TotalEnergies is partly responsible for the damage to his farm from climate change.
9 March 2024 Sucklers
Organic status not compromising output in Offaly
Ken Gill is proof that beef output doesn’t have to be compromised when it comes to an organic farm.
ACRES delays having ‘knock-on effect’ on organic payments
The IFA has urged the Department to consider interim Organic Farming Scheme payments to help relieve the pressure posed by organic payment delays.
29 February 2024 Schemes
Teagasc to run 98ac organic beef finishing farm in Wexford
Teagasc has said both early and late maturing beef breeds will be included in the trials.
29 February 2024 News
Organic farmers require 'more feed' than Department suggests
Following the launch of the Department of agriculture's organic farmers feed survey, IFA organic project team chair said 'it's not a true representation' of the requirements.
28 February 2024 News
Stony soils sequester less carbon - Teagasc
Teagasc research found that soil organic carbon levels could be overstated by as much as 388%.
25 February 2024 News
'Princess' Kevin farming for Children's Health Foundation
Carlow farmer Kevin O’Hanlon has dressed up as princess Elsa to raise vital funds for the Children's Health Foundation.
24 February 2024 News
Organic farmers travelling on average 39km for ration
An online survey of organic farmers carried out by the Department of Agriculture received over 900 responses.
21 February 2024 News
Increase in organic hectares doesn't relate to production or markets
Government funding is driving conversion to organic, but greater area doesn't necessarily relate to volume of output or markets.
18 February 2024 News
Airport and agriculture should have same priority
Much has been said recently about the economic need to expand the airport, even if it causes higher emissions.
14 February 2024 News
Irish companies exhibit at world’s leading organic trade fair
BioFach takes place in Germany from 13 to 16 February, where Irish organic food and drink companies will target export opportunities.
13 February 2024 News