Opinion
At last, Coveney takes the meat plants to task
Trust has broken down between the factories and Irish beef farmers. This is a clear fact, alluded to in today’s...
Opinion
Beef
Organic farming has to be part of beef debate
Today was definitely a good day for those involved in organic farming. Currently, in Ireland, there are over 100,000 farmers with...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Opinion
‘It’s safe - just eat it’ attitude won’t win the pro-GMO lobby any supportÂ
I read a opinion piece recently lambasting the European attitude to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the ignorance about science....
N.Ireland
CAP agreement for Northern Ireland – a deal well done!
Northern Ireland Farm Minister Michelle O’Neill has kept to her word and delivered a CAP deal for Northern Ireland that...
Opinion
The IFA can’t have it both ways on transparency
The word ‘transparency’ is one that is used by the IFA on an almost daily basis. For the past number of...
Beef
Farmers must be paid realistic prices for beef
Emotions were running high in the tent used to host the forum discussion at the Beef 2014 event, held at...
Dairy
Farming for profit? Profit for loss?
Agriland recently reported on a Teagasc Dairy Expansion seminar where it was stated that ‘If you’re not farming for profit,...
Beef
IFA protest a meagre attempt to represent farmers
If the best the IFA can do to help beef farmers is to stage a ‘surprise’ protest of 50 or...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
