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Machinery
New regulation aims to halt the use of single-line brakes
Gary Abbott
Incoming EU code requires all new tractors registered from 1 January 2025 to be fitted with dual-line hydraulic brakes, even if fitted with air brakes.
4 December 2024 News
Gleeson ‘reasonably confident’ of derogation renewal
However, Department secretary general Brendan Gleeson also said it is possible there could be additional clauses attached to another derogation.
4 December 2024 Letters
Letter about farming in a derogation
"Team Ireland is to retain it’s nitrates derogation – why?" - David Fennelly, Emo, Co Laois.
Stocking rate debate
The Department highlighted that they are now moving to a ‘nutrient surplus’ model, which will mean different actions and farm responses for different soil types and different parts of the country.
4 December 2024 Editorial
Steps to improving water quality
Aidan Brennan reports from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference where Pat Dillon presented a paper on water quality.
4 December 2024 Grass & feeding
Delegation of AGRI MEPs to travel to Ireland in 2025
The mission, proposed by MEPs Barry Cowen and Ciaran Mullooly, follows a similar proposal made by MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan and was adopted by AGRI political co-ordinators at its last meeting.
2 December 2024 News
Important day for Irish democracy and Irish farmers
This election matters to farmers - and farmers matter to the outcome of this election.
30 November 2024 News
Access to land to hit Dairygold milk supply
Dairygold Co-op suppliers are predicting to supply lower volumes of milk over the next six years than they did in the last three, according to a new survey by the co-op.
27 November 2024 News
Farmer views: 'we need a future for the next generation'
James Hanly and Tommy Moyles asked farmers at Dairy Day what they want politicians to do for their farms and family if elected.
27 November 2024 News
Letter about political promises
"Disappointing soundbites from politicians regarding derogation" – David Moore, Co Cork
27 November 2024 Letters
Farmers need to focus on water quality, says IFA
IFA Environment chairman, John Murphy told farmers that improvements in water quality would increase chances of retaining the nitrates derogation.
27 November 2024 News
Confidence 'needs to be restore' in protected urea
There was standing room only for the Dairy Day talk 'Protected urea and clover, is it working?' Farmers called for more transparency on the expiry and manufacturing dates on protected urea in 2025.
27 November 2024 Dairy Day