Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan: Is the dairy crisis Coveney’s property crash? August 3, 2015 Opinion As the dairy industry faces into life post quota, and with milk prices in free fall, it is a worrying time for many dairy…
Dairy farmers need up-to-date information on European dairy figures July 29, 2015 Opinion We talk about Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions a lot in Ireland – maybe it is because of the failure to provide timely…
Some people think a 12-year-old driving a tractor is crazy – and they’re right July 15, 2015 Opinion When non-farming people hear of a 13-year-old driving a tractor on a public road, they find it crazy that such situation could arise.…
BSE is just one animal health issue putting pressure on Minister June 26, 2015 Opinion The confirmation of the suspected BSE case in Co. Louth is a blow to the Irish food industry. The initial positive test, which…
‘Commuting farmers’ see weekend workload on the rise June 22, 2015 Opinion At last weekend’s Sheep 2015 one factory man quipped that he has no problem sourcing lambs for Monday morning, but it’s a different…
