The invitation to readers to let me know about their compulsory purchase order (CPO) experiences has generated some interesting responses, not least that of Henry, who is a medium-sized intensive dairy farmer in the west of Ireland.
Unilever, Tesco and Nestlé are among the best prepared to capitalise on the trend for plant-based meat substitutes, according to a report from an investor group managing $5 trillion (€4.5 trillion) in assets.
A two-year delay in the introduction of the next CAP programme has not been ruled out by the Department of Agriculture.
A deal struck between the Government and the IFA saved has saved the State up to €300m on the cost of new road projects, according to Michael Nolan, chief executive Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII.
The proportion of cattle herds testing positive for TB has increased marginally compared to 2018, despite the serious efforts being made to eradicate the disease.
The Central Bank as highlighted the 'significant' exposure of the Irish banks to the agriculture sector as a risk to the economy in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has insisted she has no plans to resign in the face of pro-democracy protests which have led to a general strike.
