Slurry
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.
Environment
A new scientific study provides "evidence" that an Irish biotech's solution can reduce methane emissions and improve grass growth.
Farm Safety
Recent interactions with clients over the last few weeks have "highlighted the risks that farmers still take in terms of farm safety", an advisor said.
Dairy
After the bit of sun this week, and with the week ahead forecast to be relatively dry, farmers may be able to get nutrients out on grass.
The Agri-Food & Bioscience Institute has research that shows separating slurry into solid and liquid fractions can help reduce phosphorus
Farmers who were involved in "inappropriate slurry spreading" last year lost out on just over €95,000 on area based payments.
Agri-Business
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a company £4 million to advance sustainable utilisation of livestock slurry.
There were more reported incidents of "inappropriate slurry spreading" in Co. Cavan in 2025 compared to any other county, new figures show.
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Following the wettest start to the year since 2018, Agriland caught up with some farmers...
Following the wettest start to the year since 2018, Agriland caught up with farmers from Wicklow to see how slurry management is faring out.
Despite the heavy rain and housed cows, it may be worth preparing a nutrient management plan now ahead of spreading fertiliser.
There are "no plans at this time to further review" the GAP regulations, according to Minister Martin Heydon.
N.Ireland
The UFU has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall
Cows are still housed and tanks are quickly filling, all while farmers are unable to travel fields given the saturation levels.
Tillage
Teagasc has put out the call for more farmers and contractors in the North-East to join up for its new, four-year Soil Cycle project.
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) published its contractor charge guide for 2026 with a 4% increase in rates.
A bespoke, slurry-related trade exhibition will be hosted at the headquarters of the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society.
Machinery
DA Forgie and Vogelsang Ireland have announced a new partnership, delivering slurry management technology to farmers across Northern Ireland.
The closed period for spreading slurry is a condition of the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations...
Beef
Cattle slurry with a dry matter content of 6% is estimated to have a nutrient value of €29/1,000 gallons, according to Teagasc.
Slurry season has started in many part of the country this week, so it is important to think about the dangers of handling slurry on the farm
Rural Life
A Connacht family claimed in a High Court application that farmers, spraying pesticides were "causing them personal injuries"..
His remark about slurry turned him into a social media sensation and you can find out what Eoin's been up to on Agriland's newest podcast.
