PJ Phelan, Tillage Advisor & regular contributor to the Farming Independent on why he believes the European Commission's 'Farm to Fork (F2F)' could put Irsh tillage farming out of businesss.
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The European Green Deal sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. It maps a new, sustainable and inclusive growth strategy to boost the economy, improve people's health ...
Read more: European Green Deal - 'Farm to Fork (F2F)'
Reduced soil moisture and high daily temperatures either have already, or will very shortly, impact on daily grass growth on the more heavily stocked livestock farms in the NE, if this dry spell ...
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Over the next couple of weeks, weeds in pasture are set to flourish. Docks, Thistles and Nettles are often the main contenders to deal with. Now is an ideal time to spray these weeds while growth ...
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Protective Silage Covers / Nets
Poorly preserved silage could lose up to 5% units of DMD and have low intake characteristics.
Many farmers are moving away from covering pits with tyres and/or ...
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