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Opinion: A single dog attack on sheep is one too many
I listened-in to a recent radio interview given by a Co. Monaghan sheep farmer describing the aftermath of a dog...
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Opinion: New agri minister, Heydon, must hit the ground running
Congratulations to Martin Heydon on his appointment as Ireland’s new Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine. Given that he...
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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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Letter to the editor: Live shooting ban needed for bird conservation
On Christmas Eve, US President Joe Biden signed a law bestowing the honour of national bird of the US upon...
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Opinion: Winter has arrived with a vengeance
The forecast for the next few days gives a mix of rain, sleet, snow and arctic temperatures for all parts...
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Opinion: 2025 will be critical year for Irish tillage sector
The year ahead will be a critically important one for the Irish tillage sector. This momentum will be driven by...
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Opinion: 2025 will be the year of energy policy change
In the absence of any further huge political unrest or natural disaster, it is energy that is likely to dominate...
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Video - A look back at 2024 and a Happy New Year from Agriland
As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect back on a year that had its ups and downs for every...
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Opinion: Guinness Christmas slogan should resonate with growers
The slogan from, possibly the most iconic Guinness Christmas advertisement ever produced, should truly resonate with every tillage farmer in...
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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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Thomas Duffy: Who to blame now that Green 'bogeyman' is gone
‘Be careful what you wish for, as you might just get it’. For big chunks of the farming community that...
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Opinion: Tillage sector primed for significant growth
So, here comes a fundamental fact: Ireland’s tillage sector is primed for significant growth over the coming years. This assertion...
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Letter to the editor: There is no better Kerry dairy deal coming
As a Kerry Co-op shareholder and dairy farmer, I’m alarmed by what I consider to be the misinformation spreading about...
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Letter to the editor: Vote for survival of food production
It’s fair to say that environmental regulations have sent food production costs into orbit during the tenure of the last...
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Opinion: Agriculture forgotten about ahead of election
We are 10 days into the 2024 general election campaign with not a word of note said, as yet, about...
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Opinion: Minister must publish tillage report response
The upcoming general election must not be allowed to derail the critically important work of the Food Vision Tillage Group,...
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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...
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Opinion: General election should be 'good news’ story for farming
I sense that Taoiseach, Simon Harris, will shortly announce the date of a general election. This should be a good...
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Opinion: European beekeepers need support in 'hostile market'
By Yvan Hennion – chair of the Copa-Cogeca working party on honey who is among Europe’s professional beekeepers. As a...
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Opinion: October is a particularly dangerous month on farms
The month of October will be marked by lots of frenetic activity on farms across Ireland, and the safety implications...
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Opinion: Harvest 2024 has gained momentum over recent weeks
Autumn has arrived, and with it comes the promise of a bountiful harvest – of sorts – for Irish tillage...