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Amii McKeever on 13 Oct 2021
Mental health challenges when being ‘the farmer’ is seen as the only option
Research shows an unintended impact of agricultural policy changes are increasing pressure on mental health in farming communities. An escalating pandemic that cannot be ignored.
Amii McKeever on 29 Sep 2021
New short course to close the food knowledge gap for young teenagers
Airfield Estate in Dublin have launched a short course for junior cycle students. Amii McKeever caught up with head of education and research at Airfield Estate Dr Kirsty McAdoo to learn more.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Housing crisis is affecting students
For those who are attending college away from home this year the advice is to get cracking on securing your accommodation, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
‘Do not panic, do not worry’
Freshers’ Week; a smorgasbord of events organised with the sole purpose of introducing you to all your fellow first years, those introductions can spark a lifetime of friendship. Writes Fiona Alston
Sophie Finn on 14 Jul 2021
Cheap Irish Houses: a housing alternative
What began as the only solution to find a home due to being unable to afford a house in Wexford has turned into a passion for Maggie Molloy, who has helped many Irish people find their own cheap home.
Amii McKeever on 02 Dec 2020
Your Money: Efficiency before expansion - financing dairy growth
John Fitzgerald and Pat Byrnes, Bank of Ireland agri development managers, Munster, outline what is required if looking to finance growth on a dairy farm.
Contributor on 12 Nov 2020
Your money: cashflow management in challenging times
John Farrell, agricultural development manager, north Leinster, at Bank of Ireland, has some tips to help farmers manage cashflow in what has been a tricky time for all financially
Janine Kennedy on 21 Oct 2020
Roadtrip to the future
With the Government's Climate Action Plan increasing the cost of high emission vehicles, has buying a new car become more complicated? Janine Kennedy writes
Aisling Meehan on 16 Sep 2020
Deadline looms for 1% stamp duty rate
Solicitor Aisling Meehan answers a reader question in relation to the scaremongering surrounding the deadline for stamp duty relief
Odile Evans on 13 May 2020
Land leasing demand holds strong
An Irish Farmers Journal survey of auctioneers that account for over 85,000ac of leases between them, has revealed that dairy farmers are pushing up the demand for land leases.
Odile Evans on 12 May 2020
Land leasing demand holds strong
An Irish Farmers Journal survey of auctioneers that account for over 85,000ac of leases between them, has revealed that dairy farmers are pushing up the demand for land leases.
Odile Evans on 24 Oct 2019
Women and Ag: ‘Women not on the herd number is a big dilemma’
The Women and Agriculture conference is taking place in Sligo on Thursday 24 October 2019, with over 600 in attendance.
Odile Evans on 14 Aug 2019
The house hunt for college
Finding accommodation for college can be tricky. Often colleges offer on-campus options but in today’s rental market these book up quickly. Odile Evans takes a look at the options
Odile Evans on 14 Aug 2019
Mastering meals at college
For some, going to college is the start of some interesting kitchen adventures. Here are some simple recipes that will stand the test of your time as a student.
Contributor on 06 Feb 2019
Dolly Buckley: How to look and feel great in 2019
Our beauty expert Dolly Buckley shares her top tips to put a spring in your step this year
Amii McKeever on 05 Dec 2018
The power of convenience in a busy world
I make efforts to freeze dinner - cook at the weekend to have something on the nutritious to pull out, but at busy times I can find this source depleted and revert to convenience, but at what cost?
Contributor on 26 Sep 2018
Dolly Buckley’s top tips on being 50 and fabulous
Dolly Buckley shares her top beauty and makeup tips for being 50 and fabulous.
Mairead Lavery on 11 Jul 2018
Mairead Lavery: Another field bites the dust
Weeks pass and there is still no rain in sight despite the cloudy skies. So where has the rain gone? Asks Mairead Lavery.
Anthony Jordan on 19 Mar 2018
What the stamp duty changes mean for farmers
Declan McEvoy, head of tax at IFAC, discusses the tax implications on farmers brought in by the last budget.
Thomas Hubert on 21 Jan 2018
GLAS still main cause of Department underspend
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has detailed the €80m in funds unused by his Department in 2017.