Farming

February 3, 2020
Dairy and beef farmers need clear ground rules on what they expect from contract rearing

With falling beef prices and the continued dark cloud around Brexit, there is considerable interest among beef farmers in earning extra money by taking in dairy heifers or even bull/beef...

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February 3, 2020
Farmer anger over designation ‘land grab’ by State

SAC and SPA designations have been likened to a “land grab” by the State where farmers retain the deeds to property but have few real rights.

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February 2, 2020
Should I sell forestry land or leave it in will to children?

Q I have a large forestry plantation in Ireland - which is 10 years old. I am in my 80s. Should I sell this plantation in a few years' time...

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February 1, 2020
Jim O’Brien: Shining light on the place names that give so much insight into our history

Regular readers of my scribblings will be familiar with the fascination I have for place names. Occasionally letters, documents and books on the topic will arrive in the post. Such...

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February 1, 2020
Jim O’Brien: Shining light on the place names that give so much insight into our history

Regular readers of my scribblings will be familiar with the fascination I have for place names. Occasionally letters, documents and books on the topic will arrive in the post. Such...

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February 1, 2020
Red tape holding back the potential of hemp farming

It has been hailed as a wonder-crop, an environmentally friendly, multi-use product that could provide significant extra income for tens of thousands of farmers across the country while reducing our...

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February 1, 2020
Red tape holding back the potential of hemp farming

It has been hailed as a wonder-crop, an environmentally friendly, multi-use product that could provide significant extra income for tens of thousands of farmers across the country while reducing our...

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February 1, 2020
Dairy farmers must prioritise calf welfare – Creed

Dairy farmers "must play their part in ensuring the welfare of calves" this spring, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed warned in a letter to the country's 17,000 milk suppliers.

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February 1, 2020
Dairy farmers must prioritise calf welfare – Creed

Dairy farmers "must play their part in ensuring the welfare of calves" this spring, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed warned in a letter to the country's 17,000 milk suppliers.

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February 1, 2020
Jim O’Brien: Shining light on the place names that give so much insight into our history

Regular readers of my scribblings will be familiar with the fascination I have for place names. Occasionally letters, documents and books on the topic will arrive in the post. Such...

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February 1, 2020
High court overturns permission for 165ac solar farm

The High Court has overturned a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission for an electricity generating solar farm.

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February 1, 2020
Red tape holding back the potential of hemp farming

It has been hailed as a wonder-crop, an environmentally friendly, multi-use product that could provide significant extra income for tens of thousands of farmers across the country while reducing our...

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February 1, 2020
Red tape holding back the potential of hemp farming

It has been hailed as a wonder-crop, an environmentally friendly, multi-use product that could provide significant extra income for tens of thousands of farmers across the country while reducing our...

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February 1, 2020
Dairy farmers must prioritise calf welfare – Creed

Dairy farmers "must play their part in ensuring the welfare of calves" this spring, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed warned in a letter to the country's 17,000 milk suppliers.

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February 1, 2020
High court overturns permission for 165ac solar farm

The High Court has overturned a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission for an electricity generating solar farm.

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February 1, 2020
Dairy farmers must prioritise calf welfare – Creed

Dairy farmers "must play their part in ensuring the welfare of calves" this spring, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed warned in a letter to the country's 17,000 milk suppliers.

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
Jim O’Brien: Shining light on the place names that give so much insight into our history

Regular readers of my scribblings will be familiar with the fascination I have for place names. Occasionally letters, documents and books on the topic will arrive in the post. Such...

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
Jim O’Brien: Shining light on the place names that give so much insight into our history

Regular readers of my scribblings will be familiar with the fascination I have for place names. Occasionally letters, documents and books on the topic will arrive in the post. Such...

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
Red tape holding back the potential of hemp farming

It has been hailed as a wonder-crop, an environmentally friendly, multi-use product that could provide significant extra income for tens of thousands of farmers across the country while reducing our...

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
Jim O’Brien: Shining light on the place names that give so much insight into our history

Regular readers of my scribblings will be familiar with the fascination I have for place names. Occasionally letters, documents and books on the topic will arrive in the post. Such...

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
Red tape holding back the potential of hemp farming

It has been hailed as a wonder-crop, an environmentally friendly, multi-use product that could provide significant extra income for tens of thousands of farmers across the country while reducing our...

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
Dairy farmers must prioritise calf welfare – Creed

Dairy farmers "must play their part in ensuring the welfare of calves" this spring, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed warned in a letter to the country's 17,000 milk suppliers.

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
Dairy farmers must prioritise calf welfare – Creed

Dairy farmers "must play their part in ensuring the welfare of calves" this spring, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed warned in a letter to the country's 17,000 milk suppliers.

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
High court overturns permission for 165ac solar farm

The High Court has overturned a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission for an electricity generating solar farm.

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February 1, 2020
High court overturns permission for 165ac solar farm

The High Court has overturned a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission for an electricity generating solar farm.

Continue Reading
February 1, 2020
High court overturns permission for 165ac solar farm

The High Court has overturned a decision by An Bord Pleanala to grant planning permission for an electricity generating solar farm.

Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
Seasonal tips to make sure your not breaking farm water quality rules

It is in every ones interest including farmers to work together to improve our water quality.

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January 31, 2020
Seasonal tips to make sure your not breaking farm water quality rules

It is in every ones interest including farmers to work together to improve our water quality.

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January 31, 2020
Seasonal tips to make sure your not breaking farm water quality rules

It is in every ones interest including farmers to work together to improve our water quality.

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January 31, 2020
Fonterra’s Australia milk output falls 3.4% in November

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said on Friday milk production in its Australian operations dropped 3.4% in November, while milk collection in the region fell 13% in the last month...

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January 31, 2020
Fonterra’s Australia milk output falls 3.4% in November

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said on Friday milk production in its Australian operations dropped 3.4% in November, while milk collection in the region fell 13% in the last month...

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January 31, 2020
Fonterra’s Australia milk output falls 3.4% in November

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said on Friday milk production in its Australian operations dropped 3.4% in November, while milk collection in the region fell 13% in the last month...

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January 31, 2020
Fonterra’s Australia milk output falls 3.4% in November

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said on Friday milk production in its Australian operations dropped 3.4% in November, while milk collection in the region fell 13% in the last month...

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January 31, 2020
Fonterra’s Australia milk output falls 3.4% in November

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said on Friday milk production in its Australian operations dropped 3.4% in November, while milk collection in the region fell 13% in the last month...

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January 31, 2020
Fonterra’s Australia milk output falls 3.4% in November

New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra said on Friday milk production in its Australian operations dropped 3.4% in November, while milk collection in the region fell 13% in the last month...

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January 31, 2020
Farming union calls for help as NI incomes plummet by 25%

Farm incomes across Northern Ireland plunged by 25% last year.

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January 31, 2020
Farming union calls for help as NI incomes plummet by 25%

Farm incomes across Northern Ireland plunged by 25% last year.

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January 31, 2020
Farming union calls for help as NI incomes plummet by 25%

Farm incomes across Northern Ireland plunged by 25% last year.

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January 31, 2020
Farming union calls for help as NI incomes plummet by 25%

Farm incomes across Northern Ireland plunged by 25% last year.

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January 31, 2020
Farming union calls for help as NI incomes plummet by 25%

Farm incomes across Northern Ireland plunged by 25% last year.

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