Tom Barry: Wet weather means I can't get valuable slurry out on to my crops
Tillage farming in 2024 is proving challenging on all fronts, writes North Cork tillage farmer Tom Barry.
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Tillage farming in 2024 is proving challenging on all fronts, writes North Cork tillage farmer Tom Barry.
Mark Treacy advises on managing challenging spring weather conditions on farm by focusing on cow condition, feed stocks, and grassland management.
The tillage sector has known for some time there are issues with barley seed supply in 2024.
A survey in 2023 indicated that 82% of Signpost farmers have clover on their farms.
As part of its climate plan, the Irish Government has set a target of producing 5.7 terawatt-hours of biomethane by 2030, which is the equivalent of 10% of Ireland's current demand for natural gas.