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Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
A capital farming opportunity – 30ac holding located close to Dublin city is on the market at €1.15m

The notion of having a house with a few acres on the outskirts of the city is the dream of many a Dublin resident with roots in the land.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
‘Origin Green is painting a false image to the world and it will come back to bite us’ – newly elected Green councillor Pippa Hackett

While questions were raised last week whether the farming community had actually voted for the Green Party, newly elected Green councillor Pippa Hackett is certain that they did as, after...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
Mike Brady: In my experience, there are three types of poor farm businesses models

Running a successful farm business is a balancing act between risk and reward.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
Margaret Donnelly: The tide may be going out on EU supports for non-viable farms

Could a move to pay unprofitable farmers to stop farming solve a number of problems?

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 8 best Father's Day sales you should shop this month

There are loads of sales happening for Father's Day at places like L.L.Bean, Home Depot, Ancestry.com, and more.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
London bus attack: Fifth arrest made over homophobic attack

A fifth teenager has been arrested after a couple were subjected to a homophobic attack and robbery by a gang when they refused to kiss on a bus.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Albanian president cancels local elections amid political tension

Albania's president has cancelled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Business
Saudis: OPEC close to extending output cut deal

OPEC is close to reaching an agreement to extend the production cut deal beyond its current expiry date at the end of June, said Khalid al-Falih, the energy minister of...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Science & Tech
18 fun and affordable ways to wear your pride this month

Pride Month 2019 is here, and you can show your love for the LGBTQ+ community (whether you're part of it or not) with these 18 fun finds.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Woman and son rescued after being covered by thousands of bees in Texas

A US border patrol agent in Texas has been credited with saving a woman and her young son who were attacked and covered by thousands of bees.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Syrian footballer and ‘singer of revolution’ killed in conflict

A goalkeeper who became an icon of the rebellion against Syrian president Bashar Assad has died of wounds suffered in a battle with government forces, a rebel spokesman said.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Science & Tech
The cost of that highway toll? Depends on where you purchased your E-ZPass

Many drivers don't know that state highway tolls differ based on where you buy your transponder. You're likely paying more than you realize.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Science & Tech
These are the 6 best deals you can get this weekend

Save on the things you actually want like Sonos speakers, meat thermometers, AncestryDNA kits, and more.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Two children killed after truck strikes Amish horse-drawn carriage

Two children have been killed and three other people were injured after a pick-up truck struck an Amish horse-drawn carriage in southern Michigan.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Hundreds of women strip off for cancer charity skinny dip

Around 1,800 women have stripped off on a beach in Ireland to help the fight against cancer.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
In Pictures: No cutting corners – lawnmower racers do battle

Competitors have battled it out during the Red Bull Cut It lawnmower racing event in Somerset.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple, Amazon, YouTube: Safer, faster & less annoying

The much hyped iTunes demise doesn't matter; what does is moves made by Apple and YouTube to better lives, by taking on robocalls, hate speech and more.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Russian journalist held by police taken to hospital

A prominent investigative journalist who was detained on drug dealing charges in Russia has been taken to hospital after complaining of feeling unwell in police custody.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Police thank ‘helpful’ drug dealer for leaving stash alongside name and address

A suspected drug dealer handed police a gift after leaving a bag of narcotics on a tram – along with his full name and address.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
28 people hurt after fair ride ‘falls apart’ near Seville

A total of 28 people have been hurt in an accident involving a fair ride in a town near Seville.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Business
Global trade heading for worst year since financial crisis – ING

World trade is on course for its worst year since the financial crisis, with only 0.3 percent growth anticipated in 2019, according to Dutch bank ING. Read Full Article at...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Science & Tech
Make time to play these ‘must-have’ video games for your Apple Watch

Despite its teeny screen, the Apple Watch Series 4 can deliver video games that serve as digital diversions when you have some minutes to spare.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Science & Tech
How Instagram censors could affect the lives of everyday women

It is often the way in which women are viewed rather than what they are doing that renders their behavior potentially 'suggestive' or not.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Turkey’s Erdogan helps Mesut Ozil tie the knot

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in the wedding party as Arsenal's Mesut Ozil got married on Friday.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
US leaves door open to trade negotiations with China at G20

Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
G20 talks brainstorm tactics for trade war and digital disruption

G20 finance ministers gathered Saturday to brainstorm ways to adapt global finance to an age of trade turmoil and digital disruptions.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
25 injured as tourist bus collides with car in Germany

A collision between a tourist bus and a car in the German state of Thuringia has injured 25 people, most of whom are children. Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
‘It’s the right thing to do’ – Why the brothers behind millenial favourite Sprout & Co took over a 30-acre farm

Jack and Theo Kirwan are the brothers behind Sprout, which they set up three and a half years ago. Their first branch on Dawson Street in Dublin, a favourite with...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
US and Mexico reach migration agreement last-minute to prevent tariffs, says Trump

President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country "has agreed to take strong measures" to stem the flow of Central American...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Police link 60 murders to ‘most prolific serial killer in US history’

Police have linked more than 60 killings in at least 14 states to a 79-year-old inmate who may be the most prolific serial killer in US history, a Texas prosecutor...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Mayor of Rome launches crackdown on jumping in fountains

The mayor of Rome has ushered in a permanent get-tough approach on boorish behaviour by tourists and those Romans who exploit them.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Politics
Making America Great Again… on paper: Anything’s a victory if you tweak the rules enough

US President Donald Trump has once again opted to change the rules of the game he's playing – this time, nuclear waste disposal – in order to guarantee the American...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Business
Adidas, Nike & Uniqlo want to produce shoes and apparel here – Russian trade ministry

Global clothing manufacturers Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo are expressing strong interest in locating their production lines in Russia, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Viktor Yevtukhov. Read Full...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
Henry Walsh: Processors must halt the downward pressure on milk price

It's been another excellent month for farming. Dry ground, growth matching and slightly exceeding demand, some grass bales made, some reseeding completed, pit silage on target for early June, breeding...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
Ann Fitzgerald: Our children need to take their exams seriously but not too seriously

Let the games, sorry, exams, begin! I will breathe a sigh of relief when I drop our daughter Sarah to school tomorrow, as she joins 60,000 or so others in...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
Advice: Ombudsman an impartial option for farmers in dispute with Department

There is an onus on the Department of Agriculture to treat customers with fairness as well as upholding the applicable regulations when carrying out an inspection and applying penalties.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
A traumatic depopulation provided be blessing in disguise for Cork dairy family

Depopulations were a nightmare for dairy farmers in the late 1980s, but one such traumatic event 32 years ago proved to be a blessing in disguise for the one family...

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Farming
‘Conventional online shopping doesn’t work for farmers’

John Garvey doesn't believe his new app FarmHedge is online shopping for farmers - he feels it goes beyond that and is game-changing for both farmers and suppliers.

Posted by The Analyst | June 8, 2019 | Breaking News
Scotland threatens to stop Irish ships fishing near Rockall

A FISHERIES dispute has broken out between Ireland and Scotland, focusing on the area around the territory of Rockall.