Farm Management
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations
LESS is the Law: Adapting to Ireland’s New Slurry Spreading Regulations Type Media Article By Richard Gill, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare As the New Year begins, slurry spreading will be on the minds of many farmers over the coming weeks. Farmers in Co. Galway and Co. Clare (Zone B) will be […]
14 January 2025
Retention and Conservation of Traditional Farm Buildings on Mayo Farm
The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme was established in 2008 by the Heritage Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
9 December 2024
ACRES Update – Priority Actions
ACRES Update – Priority Actions 0 Type Media Article By Glen Corbett, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As is the case with most things in life, things are usually fine until they are not. This seems to be particularly the case with ACRES 1 and 2. These schemes are still basically new schemes […]
9 December 2024
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options
Farm Transfer – Examine all the options 0 Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport For some farmers the process of transferring the family farm is a relatively easy decision to take, for others it is a decision taken out of their hands if they pass away before making a Will. […]
6 December 2024
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them?
Soils Samples, can you afford not to take them? 0 Type Media Article Kevin O’Hara, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris A question I ask many farmers nowadays when they call to my office is ‘have you soil samples taken?’ In many cases the answer I receive is ‘No I don’t need any’. Sadly this […]
6 December 2024
New Veterinary Medicine Regulations – What should Farmers be aware of?
New Veterinary Medicine Regulations – What should Farmers be aware of? 0 Type Media Article BY Joanne Masterson, Soils & Environment Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare In September, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine signed into law the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation. This Regulation provides for the upregulation of all anti-parasitics to prescription […]
4 December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024
Today’s Farm – November/December 2024 Type Magazine Download Publication (PDF) Future proofing a part-time beef enterprise Grass growth to 2040 and beyond Reducing spring workload on dairy farms Newford Farm moves east Want to sharpen your skills in calf to beef Managing ewes after the deed is done The cashflow challenge The […]
11 November 2024
New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments
New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments 0 Type Media Article Sean Mannion B&T Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) provide grants to farmers to construct or improve specified types of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. TAMS 3 opened in February 2023, and as of last week, 3,094 […]
1 November 2024
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm Type Booklet Updated September 2024 – The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan. Download Publication (PDF) It is essential for every farmer to have a farm […]
15 October 2024
Key Farm Deadlines this Autumn
Key Farm Deadlines this Autumn Type Media Article Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris As we enter the last three months of the year it is time to check that deadlines and conditions for schemes are met and also to be aware of other areas of the farm are meeting legal requirements. […]
27 September 2024