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Health: be wary of strong painkillers – you could easily become addicted
Margaret Hawkins
Three days – that’s all it can take to become addicted to over-the-counter or prescription painkillers that are opiate-based, writes Margaret Hawkins.
23 March 2024 News
Urgent meeting sought with Minister for Justice over farm crime
During a meeting this week farmers spoke of crimes ranging from threats, illegal hunting, trespassing, burglary to thefts of machinery, tools and high-value GPS systems.
22 March 2024 News
Funding of €1m announced for agricultural shows
Minister Humphreys announces €1 million investment for agricultural shows in 2024 with each show receiving a grant of €6,000 - €11,000 depending on their size.
Forestry programme: pick a scheme that fits your needs
There are 12 afforestation forest types in the Forestry Programme 2023-27 along with two native tree area schemes. Apart from two – FT 3 and 4 – all are relevant to farmers. Donal Magner reports.
20 March 2024 Community
Renewables rollout – know the value of your land
With the rollout of renewables and energy infrastructure set to continue at pace, Stephen Robb looks at the value of some of the lease and purchase deals being offered to landowners.
16 March 2024 Land Report 2013
Resilient industry: adapting to change
Our industry, despite what you may hear or see in some media outlets is one that is full of powerful people who can and do make changes when needed, writes Elaine Houlihan
13 March 2024 Community
IFA reaction to proposed new nitrates measures
The proposed additional measures include a 5% reduction in inorganic nitrogen.
13 March 2024 Community
Wind farm action group meeting on Monday
The meeting, organised by the Shancloon Windfarm Action Group, aims to provide support and information to the community on how to prepare an objection.
13 March 2024 News
Female-only tractor training course launched
Participants in the course will be able to avail of both hands-on learning and classroom teaching.
12 March 2024 News
Agriculture is doing its part - is everyone else?
It is the lifeblood of rural Ireland and produces enough food to feed 40,000,000 people. Agriculture is doing its part. Macra president Elaine Houlihan asks if everyone else is doing the same.
6 March 2024 Community
Farmers cannot bear the cost of retailers’ price cuts
Price campaigns designed to attract footfall into retailers' stores are very damaging and ultimately undermine the value of what farmers produce, the IFA maintains.
6 March 2024 Community
Teachers blame changes to ag science course for drop in numbers
Speaking to agricultural science teachers at Tullamore Farm last Thursday during Agri Aware's farm walk and talk, we learned that numbers taking the subject are dwindling.
6 March 2024 News