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IFA presidential election debates to kick off in Cork
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The debates will cover each of the 29 IFA county executives and will run until Monday 30 October, concluding in Donegal.
25 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Farmers will not tolerate cuts to TB payments - UFU
The UFU views that it would be more beneficial for farmers for DAERA to tackle the disease itself “which in turn would reduce the cost”. Cara Moore reports.
20 September 2023 Features
Margaret Leahy: it's that hedgey jelly time of year
Our native trees and hedgerows are bursting with fruit and berries at the minute, making it prime preserving time. Margaret Leahy writes.
Farming on the front line: 'we had 200t of ammonium nitrate in our warehouse'
In our series sharing stories from Ukraine, agri-journalist Ihor Pavliuk talks to a tillage farmer who found himself farming and fighting on the frontline.
20 September 2023 Features
Ann Devine: Protests and placards
A shake up in local radio prompts Ann Devine's mother to protest, writes Colm O'Regan.
20 September 2023 Features
Connecting with the consumer in County Clare
One entrepreneurial Clare couple have tapped-into consumer’s hunger for an authentic, meaningful experience of life on the land, writes Brendan Dunford.
20 September 2023 Climate and environment
Two candidates to run for IFA president
Francie Gorman from Laois and Martin Stapleton from Limerick have received the required number of nominations to run for the IFA presidency.
20 September 2023 Community
Plenty to do for new and seasoned members - Macra
At summer's end, Macra comes back into full swing with a fun range of games, competitions and quizzes. Get involved!
20 September 2023 Community
Rain brings quick end to harvest bliss
Spring barley harvest started off in near perfect conditions, writes north Antrim dairy farmer Robert McConaghy.
20 September 2023 Farmer Writes
Assess your rams against the five Ts
Are your rams up to the job this season? Questions Christa McMordie from Lisnafillin farm vets.
20 September 2023 Northern Ireland
Adapting to a changing forest landscape
Donal Whelan, technical director of the Irish Timber Growers Association, reports on how existing forest owners see the new programme.
20 September 2023 Forestry
Many options for farmers in new programme
The new Forestry Programme has never had more options, choice and reward for farmers, writes Marina Conway, chief executive of Western Forestry Co-operative.
20 September 2023 Forestry