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Ireland's electricity system

'Every electricity customer in Ireland is better off because renewable energy projects have reduced our dependence on imported fuels.' - Justin Moran, director of external affairs, Wind Energy Ireland

LETTERS 5 August 2026

Ireland's electricity system

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Milk solids vs yield comparison

Milk solids vs yield comparison

LETTERS 29 July 2026

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

New NAP is ‘workable’ for NI pig sector

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

Wind and solar power as insurance against imported energy

LETTERS 29 July 2026

Reliability of wind and solar power

Reliability of wind and solar power

Reliability of wind and solar power

LETTERS 22 July 2026

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Reducing agricultural emissions

Reducing agricultural emissions

'Solar panels can be used by farmers to reduce their reliance on electricity from the grid, half of which is generated using fossil fuels' - Cilian Ó'Súilleabháin, 21 Ros Barra, Deerpark, Cork

LETTERS 17 June 2026

List of Tuberculosis approved disinfectants

List of Tuberculosis approved disinfectants

"It would be really helpful if the DAFM would review their list and replace it with an easy-to-understand, current version." Name & details with the Editor

LETTERS 17 June 2026

Teagasc's BEEF 2026, Grange, Co Meath

Teagasc's BEEF 2026, Grange, Co Meath

'Simple, basic and practical messages were the order of the day.' - Ian Buchanan, Magheramore, Dungiven, Northern Ireland.

LETTERS 17 June 2026

Calf exports to the Netherlands

Calf exports to the Netherlands

'Doing nothing about the existing diseases is not sensible.' - Mike Magan, Killashee, Co Longford.

LETTERS 17 June 2026

Monamore Holsteins: final chapter dispersal sale

Monamore Holsteins: final chapter dispersal sale

"We wish Tom well and lots of time to enjoy his love of poetry and his quiet support and comfort to so many of us."

LETTERS 17 June 2026

Export of Irish beef to Scotland

Export of Irish beef to Scotland

'We had a number of Irish exporters who sold livestock in the markets in Scotland.' - Basil Buchanan is from Hillsborough, Co Down.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Nature restoration law must be farmer led

Nature restoration law must be farmer led

'We must have all stakeholders ie consumers, farmers and government on board.' - David & Ann Moore, Midleton, Co Cork

LETTERS 17 June 2026

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