Editorial
Justin McCarthy on 21 April 2021
Editorial: can lofty theory become economic reality?
The strategy committee acknowledges that without economic sustainability at farm level, the ambitious and challenging environmental targets set down within the strategy will not be achieved.
Justin McCarthy on 14 April 2021
Why are farmers being left to fight over CAP scraps?
Farmers need to send a clear political message to both national government and Brussels that they are united in their demands.
Justin McCarthy on 7 April 2021
Cautious optimism ahead for tillage sector
Tillage – it is a very important component of rural life and local economies and it is highly cross-linked with most other agricultural enterprises.
Justin McCarthy on 31 March 2021
Editorial: vaccine problems expose flaws in EU approach to food production
It's clear that the EU has lost its commitment to safeguarding EU food production.
Justin McCarthy on 24 March 2021
Editorial: Irish agriculture approaching an important crossroads
For as long as we allow agriculture to be viewed as a core part of the environmental problem then the future of our national livestock herd remains under threat.
Justin McCarthy on 17 March 2021
Editorial: dairy cap exposes need for new environmental approach
It is important that the dairy industry and wider agricultural sector stand back and look at why the opportunity for some farmers to optimise the profitability of their farm is now being curtailed.
Justin McCarthy on 10 March 2021
Editorial: milk price rise on the cards as global markets align
The US tariff on EU butter was effectively a tax on Ireland, accounting for 90% of total EU butter exports into the US market.
Justin McCarthy on 4 March 2021
Brexit goods: Right outcome achieved the wrong way
Justin McCarthy analyses the impact of the move by the UK government to extend the grace period for trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.
Justin McCarthy on 3 March 2021
Locking down access to wormers is taking the easy option
Are the proper structures in place to ensure the correct dispensing of products to farmers by both vets and licensed merchants?
Justin McCarthy on 24 February 2021
Editorial: no simple solution to banking duopoly
Is there the potential for an existing financial institution to create a banking arm in additional to their existing services?
Justin McCarthy on 17 February 2021
Editorial: which side will co-op boards take in latest milk price row?
The slippage in farmers' influence over how milk price is reported has been ongoing for some time.
Declan Marren on 17 February 2021
Calf exports hampered by bad weather
Adverse weather conditions over the last week have caused disruption to the calf live export market.
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