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What can producer organisations do for Irish farmers in the future?
Anne O'Donoghue
Given the official recognition of a number of producer organisations (POs) in Ireland of late, how did these groups come about and what they can provide to farmers.
What can producer organisations do for Irish farmers in the future?
Black cattle on green grass: why roan mania hasn’t hit Australia
5 February 2025 Feature
Black cattle on green grass: why roan mania hasn’t hit Australia
Angus cattle are king across much of Australia and the trend is not set to change any time soon, writes Barry Murphy.
Is Céide wheat making a Mayo comeback?
5 February 2025 Feature
Is Céide wheat making a Mayo comeback?
Plans are afoot to get farmers in the northwest to grow the Stone Age and Bronze Age wheat for specialised high-end bakers in the region.
Shed roof blown away and no power as calving kicks off on Clare dairy farm
West Clare dairy farmer Niall Reidy speaks to Anne O’Donoghue about damage to his farm from storm Éowyn and how he is coping coming into the busiest time of the year with no power.
28 January 2025 Feature
Alternative grassland management to address the nitrates challenge
For his Nuffield scholarship, David Fennelly examined the root causes of high nitrogen levels in water bodies and what can be done to improve water quality in this regard.
22 January 2025 Feature
Lessons in sustainable horticulture
With a background in the horticulture, Liagh Whelehan examined the commercial viability of new sustainable horticultural practices in the industry.
15 January 2025 Feature
Agriculture and tourism: a farm diversification synergy
Agriculture and tourism are as perfect pair when it comes to boosting farm incomes, Margaret Edgill reports on her global Nuffield research on farm diversification.
8 January 2025 Feature
Cavan woman grabs Australian pedigree sheep scene by the horns
Jill Noble runs 500 sheep on 155ac in Victoria state and has carved out a niche in pedigree show circles.
8 January 2025 Feature
What can be done for Irish farming's labour shortage
As the need for employees on Irish farms continues to grow, 2023 Nuffield Ireland Scholar Gillian Willis shares some tips from her recent Nuffield research on people management.
1 January 2025 Feature
Department of Foreign Affairs urged red carpet rollout for ‘prickly’ Iranians
Beef sales that could potentially 'eliminate the need for intervention in 1994' and deliver IR£90m in export earnings was the prize on offer from a visit by senior Iranian officials.
1 January 2025 Feature
10 college students awarded Bord na Móna scholarships
The Pathways to the Future programme is supporting students financially who are pursuing careers in line with climate action and sustainable economic development, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 December 2024 Feature
Reeling in the year: 2024
From weather woes to (more) ACRES issues, straw scheme scandals, election fever and co-op changes, Anne O’Donoghue brings you 2024’s top news headlines.
27 December 2024 Feature