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18% less nitrogen fertiliser sold in 2023 - CSO
Noel Bardon
The volume of lime, N, P and K all dropped in 2023 when compared with the previous year.
18% less nitrogen fertiliser sold in 2023 - CSO
Are large-scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels?
1 May 2024 Letters
Are large-scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels?
"The question is, are large scale wind turbines a suitable substitute for fossil fuels and at what price to rural Ireland?" - Brendan Boyd, Kilcummin, north Mayo.
Is methane from livestock really the problem?
1 May 2024 Letters
Is methane from livestock really the problem?
"This benign gas is now only acting as padding in the argument" - Mark Connors, Waterford.
Letter opposing proposal to pipe water from the Shannon to Dublin
"The Shannon Pipe" - Matt Nolan, Ballagh, An Muileann gCearr, Co Westmeath
24 April 2024 Letters
Letter regarding payments not yet made to farmers
A call to the Minister – just pay us what is due and already allocated.
24 April 2024 Letters
Letter re information on mart boards - CBV / dam type
"Buyers in general are entitled to as much information as they wish on the mart board." - Killian O'Leary, Co Limerick
24 April 2024 Letters
Letter outlining challenges farmers are facing
"Decision-makers in the comfort of their heated offices must listen to the voices of farmers on the ground and show greater flexibility in these challenging times" - Patrick O’Connor, Tipperary.
10 April 2024 Letters
Letter about ACRES hedge planting rules
"Changes to ACRES hedge planting rules" - Harry O'Grady, Co Limerick.
10 April 2024 Letters
Letter regarding planned Diageo brewery
"I believe that a thriving and growing malting barley industry and brewing will play a key role in securing the survival of the tillage sector in Ireland" - Kieran McEvoy, IFA national grain chair.
10 April 2024 Letters
Letter re Diageo's proposed brewery in Newbridge
"In my opinion, there does not appear to be any logic to the court action, which begs a bigger question, why?" - Liam Dunne, malting barley grower Bray House, Athy, Co Kildare.
3 April 2024 Letters
Letter regarding Diageo's proposed brewery in Newbridge
"Diageo’s new brewery will be Newbridge or nowhere in Ireland" - Martin Heydon, TD, Minister of State, Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine.
3 April 2024 Letters
Letter about the cost of plastic recycling
"Check the weights - bale wrap recycling cost increase" - Joseph Lynch, by email.
27 March 2024 Viewpoints