Jack Russell: Another strategic alliance is occurring – the one between ‘Clap’ and ‘Trap’ May 18, 2019 Opinion Jack is fascinated by the news that Fonterra is to form a “strategic alliance” with Coca-Cola. Was there ever such an evocative phrase…
Jack Russell: The whole model of ‘expansion’ was actually an admission of defeat May 11, 2019 Opinion Another day, another problem for farmers. Just once the Terrier for the Truth would like to learn of a problem or development that…
Jack Russell: Synthetic foodies and vegan vigilantes – a grisly marriage of convenience May 7, 2019 Opinion Regular readers (and God bless both of ye) will recall Jack Russell’s article of a few weeks back, entitled “Irish farmers are facing…
Jack Russell: Fly-tipping – it’s almost the perfect crime May 4, 2019 Opinion Jack Russell’s lip curled up to reveal a fang as he scrolled down the AgriLand report on the disgusting industrial-scale dumping in the…
Jack Russell: My local mart looks more like an active retirement club May 3, 2019 Opinion Jack Russell has high personal regard for Michael Creed. He’s a gentleman in the sense that he’s a ‘gentle man’ and his practical…
Jack Russell: NBP – it’s as broad as it is long May 1, 2019 Opinion One of the cautionary axioms closest to Jack Russell’s heart warns you to be careful about what you wish for. Always think about…
Jack Russell: Beef grid in a state of gridlock – go figure! April 28, 2019 Opinion Jack Russell’s beady black eyes have been watching the Beef Plan Movement (BPM) very closely. He sympathises entirely with their motives and admires…
Jack Russell: Irish farmers are facing the ‘axis of eejits’ April 25, 2019 Opinion You might remember the phrase the ‘axis of evil’? It was made famous back in 2002 by the then president of the US…
Jack Russell: All aboard the unstoppable ‘Convergence Express’ April 14, 2019 Opinion What is it about the subject of convergence and colourful comparisons? While he was rather curiously converging on his point, Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan…
Jack Russell: I wonder if Jackie has any plans up his sleeve? April 7, 2019 Opinion The idea that we can go on planning and achieving double-digit annual growth in milk production, while everyone else struggles to adjust to…
Jack Russell: What’s yours is mine and what’s mine is mine April 2, 2019 Opinion Jack Russell – an informed industry writer – is always amused when The Irish Times turns its gaze on matters rural. This usually involves…
