Economy
Amy Forde on 25 Feb 2021
Barriers to farm-based micro-generation must be removed – IFA
The Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) as currently proposed won’t work, the IFA has said.
Colm McCarthy on 24 Feb 2021
Colm McCarthy: Ireland's data centres
Within seven years, the national grid operator, Eirgrid, estimates that 30% of all electricity produced in Ireland will be bought by data centres.
Niall Hurson on 19 Feb 2021
Department ring-fences €180k for food waste solutions
This funding will further enhance the work previously funded to address food waste in Ireland and globally.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 17 Feb 2021
FTMTA boss Gary Ryan to leave role
The FTMTA has confirmed that CEO Gary Ryan will be leaving the association in the coming weeks to pursue other opportunities.
Peter McCann on 17 Feb 2021
RHI claimants dismiss £35,000 buyout
The Northern Ireland Executive’s “preferred option” for the future of RHI is a compulsory buyout for all participants.
Colm McCarthy on 17 Feb 2021
Colm McCarthy: The pace of rebalancing the economy will matter greatly
Crucially, the European Central Bank (ECB) has been buying government bonds freely, ensuring that governments can borrow at little cost.
Lorcan Allen on 15 Feb 2021
Clarity expected this week on future of Ulster Bank
It’s expected some firm details will be announced this week concerning the future of Ulster Bank in Ireland.
Colm McCarthy on 10 Feb 2021
Climate change and Brexit challenges haven't gone away
The Government will be borrowing huge sums for longer than has been provided for in the 2021 budget.
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 Feb 2021
My Country Living: meet the 16-year-old investigating hemp in Ireland
From west Cork, Cian Walsh recently won the Teagasc award at the BT Young Scientist. He has big ideas on how to keep Irish farming environmentally and financially viable.
Anne O'Donoghue on 03 Feb 2021
My Country Living: investigating hemp in Ireland
From west Cork, Cian Walsh recently won the Teagasc Award at the BT Young Scientist. He has big ideas on how to keep Irish farming environmentally and financially viable.
Peter McCann on 03 Feb 2021
RHI claimants to fight on in court
Participants in the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme in Northern Ireland are pressing ahead with more legal action.
Peter McCann on 03 Feb 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly news round-up from the farming and food industries in Northern Ireland.
Contributor on 27 Jan 2021
Tullow Macra calls for members to share their memories
Club anniversary and silage competition.
Colm McCarthy on 27 Jan 2021
Colm McCarthy: public expenditure - not all wishlists make the cut
It is high time the consultancy gravy train was diverted into a siding.
John Sleigh on 22 Jan 2021
Second convergence money paid out
Scottish farmers getting the second and final installment of the convergence funding.
Colm McCarthy on 20 Jan 2021
Colm McCarthy: Brexit difficulties entirely predictable
The difficulties which have arisen were entirely predictable and mean that British and EU firms can no longer trade goods as readily as before.
Colm McCarthy on 13 Jan 2021
Colm McCarthy: weighing up the odds
The conspiracy theory is that COVID-19 and the vaccines have been created by a secret group with designs on world domination.
David Wright on 13 Jan 2021
Impressive 12 months for Minister Poots
When it comes to farming, the Minister hasn't put a foot wrong, although he still has some big decisions to make
Colm McCarthy on 06 Jan 2021
Colm McCarthy: stop-go policies don’t work
The policy that fixes public health, at heavy short-term economic cost, is also the one that sustainably fixes the economy.
Phelim O'Neill on 30 Dec 2020
Careers in the food industry
Michael Bell, Director Northern Ireland food and drink association (NIFDA) explains the positives of a career in the food industry.