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The food connection
“Strawberries from Israel on the shelves of Wexford supermarkets during their annual strawberry week. Is this sustainable?” asked Michael Kelly...
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‘Grasping the nettle’ that is farm succession
Alan Jagoe, from the European Council of Young Farmers (ECOYF), has told AgriLand that agriculture must grasp the nettle that...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Ireland was under quota by three per cent for 2012/2013
For the milk quota year 2012/2013 Ireland was three per cent under quota. This is according to the latest European...
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New EU farm policy clears key hurdle
The View from Europe: Agriculture MEPs endorse Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Reform deal Legislation for the new CAP was endorsed by...
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Follow the Leader, Enda ploughs on
Taoiseach Enda Kenny arrived at this year’s National Ploughing Championships amid much fanfare today. The man of the moment ploughed...
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The young guns in fighting form
Kieran O’Dowd the newly appointed President of Macra na Feirme talks to AgriLand on how the organisation continues to fight on...
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What is the definition of a young farmer in the new CAP?
‘New CAP, New Era’ is the theme of Macra na Feirme’s annual conference, sponsored by Dawn Meats and Ulster Bank. Hosted...
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Innovation challenges for family farms, minister
Speaking yesterday at a meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers in Lithuania, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon...
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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...
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'Banks have left agriculture in the lurch'
John Deere Agricultural Division President Mark von Pentz has indicated that the banks’ decision to “effectively” walk away from agriculture...
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Big increase in grain costs a growing concern
The viability of Irish grain production is in question as a result of the relentless increase in costs over the...
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Meetings under way to reconstruct sugar beet industry
Sugar beet meetings with the Department of Agriculture are under way with the view to re-construction of the beet industry. However,...
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Agri Aware Day: Irish farm and food showcase set for Dublin Zoo
Irish agriculture and sustainably produced Irish food produce will be the focus at the inaugural Agri Aware Day which takes...
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Dutch dairy board member view
“Some neglect what milk actually is. If you want to be the best in class you should know everything about milk.” These...
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What is an active farmer? ICMSA
The President of Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) John Comer said the outline Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) agreement communicated...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
