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Opinion: Why the IGGG approach makes total sense
It would be very easy for a farm organisation, such as the Irish Grain Growers’ Group (IGGG), to expect the...
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Opinion: Modern farming practices must be made safer
Modern farming practices are centred on the use of machinery and equipment that are powerful and highly sophisticated. They also...
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Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
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Letter to the editor: Veterinary medicines system needs fairness
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture and animal husbandry, the recent moves by Veterinary Ireland to address changes in the...
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Letter to the editor: Who is advising agriculture ministers?
The ongoing disconnect being felt by farm families nationally in relation to the activities of the Department of Agriculture is...
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Opinion: Ploughing will remain valuable tool for tillage farmers
A conversation had with an agronomist earlier this week reminded me of the pivotal role that ploughing plays within Irish...
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Opinion: Suspending straw measure is not the end of the world
Courtesy of the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM), the Irish government paid out €12.3 million to tillage farmers. It is vitally...
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Letter to the editor: We expect agri support from von der Leyen
Agriculture has been prominently featured in the European elections, frequently mentioned by candidates and highlighted in party manifestos and groupings...
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Opinion: The mood within the tillage sector has taken a positive turn
The sombre mood that seemed to permeate every aspect of the tillage sector over the past 12 months and more...
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Opinion: Have heavy rains taken the fizz out of the winter barley harvest?
The 2024 winter barley harvest is underway. The coming days should see confirmation of the earliest, recorded yields, however, parts...
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Opinion: Roll on Harvest 2024
Harvest 2024 is upon us. There is high pressure building and it will, undoubtedly, be the ‘cue-call’ for farmers to...
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Opinion: Resilience is the new watchword as machinery sales lag
It has been a disappointing sales season for the machinery trade, but it was not unexpected as many companies were...
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Opinion: What does the UK election result mean for farmers in NI?
So, as many had previously predicted, we now have a new government in London, courtesy of the 2024 UK general...
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Opinion: UK general election throws up shocks aplenty
Every general election will throw up its fair share of ‘shock results’. And the 2024 ‘dash for Westminster’ was no...
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Opinion: Ragwort infestations now of 'epidemic proportions'
Ragwort was always a problem in this country, but, for some reason, it seems to have become a challenge of...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
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Opinion: Tillage sector gears up for the 2024 grain harvest
It has been a challenging year, so far, for tillage farmers, but July is now with us and the 2024...
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Opinion: Potato blight awareness campaign is a priority
It is obvious to me that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) will have to fund a...
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Thomas Duffy: Ignoring climate targets isn’t an option
No one would question that the language around climate commitments has shifted considerably across the European Union. What was previously...
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