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Farm Programmes
Navigating soil test results on Footprint Farms
Emma Hart
Good nutrient management is about measuring what you can (soil, slurry and crops) and adjusting year on year to improve efficiency and minimise environmental impact across the entire system.
27 March 2024 News
Slurry from 5,000 cattle provides for well-fed crops
The Kepak farm in Co Meath is using slurry wisely to reduce artificial inputs, reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
25 March 2024 News
More deadline flexibility needed for ACRES measures - IFA
The IFA welcomed the extension to submit soil sampling results for ACRES, but said this approach should be taken with other measures under the scheme.
Letter urging balance in addressing biodiversity
"Make biodiversity restoration fair" - Judy Bryant, Killoughey IFA
20 March 2024 Letters
Forage crops for grazing need buffer zones and liebacks
Planning for grazing forage crops has to start early as buffer zones and a lie-back area have to be left in place.
20 March 2024 Fodder
Soil test results: 34% of samples at optimum P, K and pH on Footprint Farms
Using soil test results to target fertiliser applications can boost soil fertility, reduce costs and minimise environmental damage, writes Emma Hart.
13 March 2024 Footprint Farmers
Deadline for lime scheme spreading extended
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced a significant extension to the deadline for spreading lime purchased under the national liming programme.
13 March 2024 News
Farmers ‘on the cusp’ of achieving 2030 chemical N target – Teagasc scientist
Speaking at the Teagasc Soil Conference this week, Dr Seamus Kearney said it is important to recognise the reductions farmers have already made in chemical nitrogen.
6 March 2024 News
Major new hybrid bioenergy park set for Clare
Senator Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fail spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks & Transport, was among those who submitted concerns to the renewable energy development.
28 February 2024 News
Further 5% reduction in chemical nitrogen ‘likely’
Teagasc’s Dr David Wall said it is his understanding the NAP will come up for public consultation soon and a further 5% reduction in chemical nitrogen application is 'likely'.
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
Over 2,000 miss out on soil sampling scheme
Cork was the county with the highest number of farmers approved to the Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme.
21 February 2024 News