Editorial
Justin McCarthy on 20 October 2021
Editorial: Government taking huge gamble on future of farming
Government is expecting farmers to accept a target where the roadmap can only take them 50% of the required journey.
Justin McCarthy on 20 October 2021
Editorial: new income streams needed while going green
Carbon sequestration, increased biodiversity, habitat regeneration and renewable energy all identified as potential revenue streams.
Justin McCarthy on 13 October 2021
Editorial: budget exposes this Government’s lack of commitment to farmers
Budget 2022 shows no signs of policy innovation or forward thinking in the Government’s commitments to farmers
Justin McCarthy on 7 October 2021
Editorial: FDI untouchable but Irish farmers fair game
Politicians and policymakers would do well to remember the contribution the agri-food sector made to Ireland's battered economy when the tide went out.
Justin McCarthy on 6 October 2021
Editorial: anaerobic digestion industry needs support - not pilot projects
We know how the technology works so the merits of funding a pilot project are questionable.
Justin McCarthy on 29 September 2021
Editorial: good times coming to an end for Minister McConalogue
The outcome of Budget 2022 will show what level of influence the minister has around the Cabinet table and his ability to properly represent the interests of the sector.
Justin McCarthy on 29 September 2021
Editorial: research must be relevant and replicable
The role of Teagasc should be to inform the debate with the facts.
Justin McCarthy on 22 September 2021
Editorial: united voice needed at this defining moment
Some of the solutions the minister is proposing will be highly unpalatable to farmers – particularly in relation to the future direction of the national herd.
Justin McCarthy on 22 September 2021
Editorial: fragile food chain must be protected
Surging fertiliser costs over the past year has attracted little attention outside of farming circles.
Justin McCarthy on 15 September 2021
Editorial: Moorepark doubles down on the basics of dairy farming
The Teagasc drive to dramatically reduce concentrate use on dairy farms will be met with criticism from some circles.
Contributor on 15 September 2021
Editorial: Back to school and missing the farm
Our guest editor for this editional of IFJ Junior is Adam Hutchinson, who lives on a beef, sheep and tillage farm in Kilkenny.
Justin McCarthy on 15 September 2021
Editorial: BEAM shines light on the Department
What reaction would we see if a similar scenario played out in relation unannounced deductions being applied to monthly salaries within the civil service?
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