Peter Sweetman is not opposed to forestry, he says, he's opposed to the Government “getting around EU legislation”.
The head of the ICBF has moved to reassure farmers that its Economic Breeding Index (EBI) is working at farm and industry level, after it confirmed in recent weeks the EBI value of some animals was over-predicted.
Over the years in my role as an agricultural expert witness I have encountered many cases of unfair treatment of family members or trusted support people who had a legitimate expectation to benefit from the estate of a deceased person.
The second cyclonic storm to hit Ireland in as many weeks is threatening to turn this year's embattled grain harvest into a salvage operation.
Competition from Northern buyers at marts looks set to continue as finished cattle supplies are forecasted to remain tight in Northern Ireland over the next few months.
Fianna Fáil's foremost spokespeople on agricultural issues, Charlie McConalogue and Jackie Cahill, are among the top contenders to replace Dara Calleary as Minister for Agriculture.
It might be a reflection of the interesting times we are all living through, but I find myself sometimes wishing for a little less drama and a little bit more of the ‘steady as she goes' atmosphere.
