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Renewables
Better supports needed for farmers to grow biomass crops - IrBEA
Noel Bardon
Higher levels of support could see farmers untap the potential of growing biomass crops, one bioenergy expert maintains.
Better supports needed for farmers to grow biomass crops - IrBEA
Be alert for grass tetany as grazing resumes
23 April 2024 Management
Be alert for grass tetany as grazing resumes
Where suckler cows with calves at foot have been turned out to grass in recent days, make sure animals are well covered for magnesium to prevent tetany.
Watch: dry cows hit over €3/kg in Elphin
23 April 2024 Markets
Watch: dry cows hit over €3/kg in Elphin
Adam Woods reports from Monday night's special show and sale of dry cows in Elphin Mart, Co Roscommon.
Revenue confirms eligible items for VAT reclaim ahead of new list
During a meeting with the ICMSA on the matter, Revenue listed a number of items which will be eligible.
23 April 2024 News
Over 51% of food free of pesticide residues - report
There were no samples of cows' milk which exceeded the maximum pesticide residue levels, according to a report carried out by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
23 April 2024 News
Majority of Irish MEPs vote for trade support measures for Ukraine
Clare Daly and Mick Wallace voted against extending the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural products for another year.
23 April 2024 News
Independent TD Michael McNamara enters race for Europe
The independent Clare TD has pledged to push for environmental funding for farmers separate to CAP if elected in June.
23 April 2024 News
Man in his 60s dies in Carlow farm incident
The incident took place at a farm in Hacketstown, Co Carlow.
23 April 2024 News
Over €40m to improve rural roads and laneways
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced a record funding allocation of €40m for repairs and improvements of non-public rural roads and laneways.
23 April 2024 News
Renewables Roadshow heads to Cavan this Tuesday
The free-to-attend Renewables Roadshow heads to the Errigal Country House, Cootehill, Co Cavan, this evening, with doors set to open from 6.30pm.
23 April 2024 News
Calculating sowing rate this spring
Having the right sowing rate is essential. Have sowing rates calculated and seed ordered so that you are ready when the weather turns.
23 April 2024 News
Auctioneers expect Leinster to buck rising land rental trend in 2024
The survey of 129 auctioneers and valuers expects the trend of land rental cost increases to slow in other regions.
23 April 2024 News