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With the closed period for spreading farmyard manure fast approaching, every dry day counts. The Belmac 4.5m³ side discharge dung spreader has been busy this week, tackling heavy loads and leaving a clean, even finish behind. The closed period for applying FYM will commence on the 1st of November, with application of FYM prohibited until 31st of January. Once the closed period kicks in, spreading FYM will be off the cards until the new year to protect watercourses and soil he

The final date for submission of closing stock of fertiliser on farms and premises is Wednesday, 15 October 2025. Declaration of closing stock is a straightforward process whereby farmers, or their agents, can log on to myagfood.ie. In cases where there are no stocks of fertiliser on hand, it is simply a matter of ticking a box to declare a nil stock return. Where there is fertiliser present, the declaration should include the type of fertiliser and the quantities being held.

Weighing Schemes - Reminder Suckler Carbon Efficiency Scheme: Each live calf must be unweaned and weighed with its dam on the applicants holding on the same day; Where a calf dies before five months of age or its dam, this must be recorded on AIM and the 80% does not include such a pair; All calves being submitted for weighing must have been born in the herd within each scheme year; All calves being submitted for weighing must be eligible for the scheme. They must be out a su

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫...

The objective of the National Beef Welfare Scheme (NBWS) is to further increase the economic efficiency of and enhance animal health and...

Since the opening of TAMS3, there has been a lot of interest regarding the Farm Capital Investment Scheme. Rate of Payment Grant aid is...

In 2023, grants will vary between €4,000 to €30,000. A grant award will not be any more than 75% of the cost of the works with a maximum...

SCEP is an agricultural scheme which aims to provide support to beef farmers to improve the environmental sustainability of the national...

*𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘉𝘗𝘚/𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘗𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 This also includes CRISS,...

The Department of Agriculture has launched the National Liming Programme for applications. How to qualify? Farmers must have submitted a...

Reminder to Fodder Support Scheme Applicants Areas declared under the scheme must be cut & conserved (hay/silage) by Monday 5th of...

𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 🌱 • 🍃 • 🌾 • 🌿 A support measure for farmers to incentivise the increase in the...

The annual application to apply for BPS payment in 2022 is now open for applications. This also includes; • The transfer of entitlements...

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐. There are...

🐑 The Sheep Welfare Scheme 2022 will continue for 2022 🐑 All eligible new entrants to sheep farming can apply to participate in the...

With spring approaching, and farmers considering the expense of spreading chemical fertilisers – now is the opportune time to take soil...

Nitrates Records Deadline of 31 December 2021 - Submit slurry export, temporary animal movement and rental agreement forms now A reminder...

RAGWORT The yellow-flowered noxious weed on most farms – and most likely on yours! What is the problem with this pretty yellow flowered...

Characteristics of a Young Farmer in Ireland include: being no more than 40 years of age, having attained an agricultural qualification...

At farm level in Ireland, the organic sector has now seen a 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 in the number of new entrants to Organic Farming in recent...