Semi-State bodies, Larry Goodman and Godolphin are among the top beneficiaries of EU farm payments, according to the latest list of CAP beneficiaries published by the Department of Agriculture.
Only three people have been jailed from over 100 animal welfare cases prosecuted before the courts since the Animal and Welfare Act 2013 came into operation, according to figures provided by Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed.
The vast majority of slurry (84pc) continues to be applied via the splash-plate method, a new study by Teagasc has found.
This week must be make or break for the government formation talks. I get the sense that the patience of the general public is starting to wear, and it's time all parties started making some hard decisions.
"Don't cast a clout until May is out" is an old saying, underlining the unpredictability of the weather in May. Another adage says, "a wet and windy May fills the barns with corn and hay".
I am really proud of all the farmers, producers and suppliers who have kept the shelves stocked during lockdown.
