calendar farming

Slurry spreading 'should be set by weather conditions only' - TD

Slurry

Slurry spreading 'should be set by weather conditions only' - TD

Farmers having to spread slurry in heavy rain "just because of the date" is not helping Ireland's water quality, a TD has warned in the Dáil.

Watch: Catch up at the mart - Bord Bia, bluetongue and weather

Rural Life

Watch: Catch up at the mart - Bord Bia, bluetongue and weather

Agriland caught up with some farmers at Delvin Mart to hear about their opinions on the Bord Bia controversy, bluetongue and the wet weather.

Is there an issue with 'calendar farming' in Ireland?

Dairy

Is there an issue with 'calendar farming' in Ireland?

As restriction periods lift for fertiliser and slurry, farmers are highlighting the issues with 'calendar farming' in Ireland.

What do farmers really think about the Bord Bia chair situation?

Video

What do farmers really think about the Bord Bia chair situation?

There has been no shortage of talking points in agricultural affairs recently, with topics such as...

New NI ag minister to weigh up end to calendar-based slurry dates

N.Ireland

New NI ag minister to weigh up end to calendar-based slurry dates

There were big promises made today at Dundonald House as Northern Ireland's first Agriculture Minister in three years set out his priorities for his term.