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Irish Examiner
25-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Ballymaloe Farm hosts ‘Managing Soils to Grow Profit' farm walk
The 'Managing Soils to Grow Profit' tillage farm walk was recently hosted on Ballymaloe Farm in Cork. The farm walk was facilitated and hosted by Dairygold Agri Business in collaboration with Teagasc. The event brought together farmers from across the region to share knowledge and best practices and soil health management, crop establishment techniques and nutrition, with some of Munster's leading soil health and tillage advisers speaking at the event. Host of the event and Teagasc Signpost farmer Darren Allen, has been part of the Teagasc Signpost programme for four years and has embraced the opportunities and challenges that have come along with it. 'As a farmer, I have to challenge how I do things every day, not just to reduce our environmental impact, but to remain viable as a food producer. Margins have tightened so much that yield alone is no longer a reliable measure of success. It is now about the margin per hectare. That shift in thinking is essential if we're to have a sustainable future in tillage,' he said. Teagasc's Signpost programme has been running similar farm walks across the country in recent months aimed at highlighting the work of tillage farmers. Speaking at the event, Teagasc Signpost programme adviser John Mahon praised the commitment of host farmer Darren Allen, saying: 'The Allen Family, like other tillage Signpost farmers, are constantly developing new practices on farms, often to demonstrate the practices and the advantages of such actions. "Some practices don't work out, but their commitment to continuous improvement and follow-up by sharing their experiences with others is what really matters. These farmers are ambassadors for a sector that continues to evolve and improve, and we in Teagasc are grateful for their contribution to advancing best practice across the industry.' Also speaking at the event, Liam Leahy, Dairygold beef and tillage business manager said: 'Tillage farmers are showing a strong willingness to learn, adapt and evolve. Events like this highlight both the challenges and the rewards that lie ahead.'
The 42
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Sligo beat Waterford to move off bottom spot
Sligo Rovers 1 Waterford 0 Jessica Farry reports from The Showgrounds SLIGO ROVERS moved off the Premier Division's bottom spot thanks to a 1-0 win over Waterford at the Showgrounds on Saturday evening. The victory means John Russell's men overtake struggling Cork City. Wilson Waweru's 20th-minute goal was the difference as the Bit O'Red won just a fourth game of the season. Sligo were hoping the mid-season break would be a catalyst for their turnaround in form. Advertisement John Russell's men finished the first part of the campaign with just one win in their last eight games. Waweru made his first start since returning from injury, with Russell asking his players to reflect on their contribution to the season so far before the break. John Coleman returned to the home of his former employers for the first time since taking over as Waterford manager, with former Sligo captain Danny Ventre also making a return, this time as Waterford assistant boss. The Blues had lost just once in their last seven games, but sat eighth coming into Saturday's fixture, although 10 points clear of Cork City. In truth, the first half was lacking when it came to entertainment, and Waweru's goal was the talking point at the halfway mark. Jad Hakiki pulled it back for Waweru in a crowded box, and the Galway native held his composure fantastically to find the net with his first goal of the season. John Mahon got his head in the way of James Olayinka's effort, with Waterford only really producing half-chances. Tommy Lonergan's strong header was well held by Sargeant in the Sligo goal, while Waterford felt they should have had a penalty on 76 minutes, when the ball took a slight touch off John Mahon as he went to make a clearance. Padraig Amond poked wide as the Blues put the pressure on, but in the end, Sligo held out for what could be a vital win. Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds (Kyle McDonagh, 58), Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ronan Manning (Daire Patton, 6), Jad Hakiki (Stephen Mallon, 58), Owen Elding, Will Fitzgerald, Wilson Waweru (Francely Lomboto, 78). Waterford: Stephen McMullan, Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Darragh Leahy, Jesse Dempsey, James Olayinka (Ben McCormack, 69), Kyle White (Sean Keane, 79), Tommy Lonergan, Sam Glenfield (Dean McMenamy, 69), Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond. Referee: Oliver Moran.
Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Anything less than three points against Waterford ‘not acceptable' says John Mahon as Sligo Rovers captain targets a turnaround in form
Sligo Champion Today at 23:30 Sligo Rovers captain John Mahon says the Bit O'Red must pick up three points this Saturday when they take on Waterford at home in the first game since returning from the international break. Rovers are currently sat bottom of the table after a dreadful first-half of the season, and Mahon says the players are well aware that their season so far has been well off what is expected of them.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
After survey, Bettendorf continues plan for new police station
The City of Bettendorf will continue planning for a new police station after nearly 60% of survey responses showed positivity toward the project, according to a news release. On Monday, June 2, during the Committee of the Whole, the Bettendorf City Council heard a presentation from Community Perceptions, which created the survey that was sent out to residents in April 2024 as the first public step in the process, followed by two informational meetings that were held at the end of April. You can see the presentation here. A summary (+/- 2% statistical margin of error) 2,497 respondents (17.8% response rate) 34% of respondents say they would 'definitely' support paying for a new police station 25% of respondents say they would 'probably' support paying for a new police station 'Receiving this feedback from our residents is immensely important, because they would pay for this project if City Council approves putting it on the ballot as a bond referendum,' said Jeff Reiter, assistant city administrator. 'Cities have very limited ability to levy taxes beyond what is necessary to fund a single year's obligations. The voted referendum tool is the only arrow in the city's quiver for projects such as this police station.' 'The data is very telling, especially when you include the +/- 2% margin of error,' said John Mahon, vice president-Quad Cities, Bray Architects. 'The referendum's threshold is 60% plus one, so this is very encouraging that even very early in the process, people already see the merits of a potential move.' Sixty percent plus one of Bettendorf voters would need to approve the bond referendum, which would allow the city to take out a loan (issue) debt. To help residents see the tax impact on their property, the city has created an estimation for every address that can be assessed here. 'The last time the city put a bond referendum on the ballot was in 1995, when the city asked voters to support the construction of The Learning Campus,' said Decker Ploehn, city administrator. 'The project included building the Family Museum and making renovations to the Bettendorf Public Library, both of which are incredible amenities in the city today.' 'Our city council takes the referendum process very seriously, which is why the city has not put a bond referendum on the ballot in three decades,' added Reiter. 'It shows the fiscal responsibility and good stewardship that Bettendorf residents trust and respect in their City leadership.' The next step in the process is for the city council to decide whether to put the bond referendum on the November 2025 ballot. That decision is expected to take place at one of council's regular meetings in July 2025. For more information on the city's process up to this point, visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
