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Nitrates interim review to be published in the summer
Anne O'Donoghue
The minister also said a 30-day public consultation on the proposed measures from the review will have to take place before its publication.
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Feed sales surge whilst fertiliser hits new low
The 12% drop in fertiliser deliveries in NI last year is notable given that prices were well down from record highs seen the year before
20 March 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from across the farming industry in Northern Ireland
Early lactation feeding advice for all situations
The continued inclement weather is creating many challenges for flocks lambing, with grass reserves being depleted fast on many farms, where it was impossible to get slurry or fertiliser applied.
20 March 2024 Grass & feeding
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
IFA reaction to proposed new nitrates measures
The proposed additional measures include a 5% reduction in inorganic nitrogen.
13 March 2024 Community
Derogation opens for 2024 applications
Dairy farmers can also declare cow banding information to the Department for 2024.
12 March 2024 News
Tips for managing spring-calving herds until turnout
Where spring-calving cows will be housed until April, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for indoor management.
10 March 2024 Sucklers
Changes to nitrogen excretion rates
Dairy farmers can now opt to feed low crude protein dairy concentrates which will lower the nitrogen excretion rate of cows.
6 March 2024 News
NAP interim review ‘will place more burdens on farmers’ - IFA
IFA environment chair John Murphy said the outcome of the NAP interim review will result in additional asks on farmers.
4 March 2024 News
Demand for organic feed and bales to soar
The results of an organic feed survey has indicated growing demand for organic feed of all types to meet requirements for next winter.
20 February 2024 News
Tirlán farmers share in €6m windfall
The trading bonus scheme payout will be worth €1,270 on average for the co-op’s 4,700 farmer shareholders.
7 February 2024 News