Editorial
Justin McCarthy on 15 Sep 2021
Editorial: Moorepark doubles down on the basics of dairy farming
The Teagasc drive to dramatically reduce concentrate use on dairy farms will be met with criticism from some circles.
Contributor on 15 Sep 2021
Editorial: Back to school and missing the farm
Our guest editor for this editional of IFJ Junior is Adam Hutchinson, who lives on a beef, sheep and tillage farm in Kilkenny.
Amii McKeever on 15 Sep 2021
Face-to-face contact sorely missed from ag discussions
The opportunity to (respectfully) challenge and learn directly from others is possible again. Amii McKeever welcomes that.
Justin McCarthy on 15 Sep 2021
Editorial: BEAM shines light on the Department
What reaction would we see if a similar scenario played out in relation unannounced deductions being applied to monthly salaries within the civil service?
Justin McCarthy on 08 Sep 2021
Editorial: only one winner as Irish go to battle in the US
The two largest shareholders in the Kerrygold brand are now also its two largest competitors in the US market.
Justin McCarthy on 08 Sep 2021
Editorial: money first and policy later doesn’t work
The ongoing fallout of the BEAM scheme exposes the flaws of not making policy the priority.
Amii McKeever on 08 Sep 2021
The ‘snowflake generation’ didn’t melt under pandemic exam pressure
Despite their education system being turned on its head due to the pandemic, the class of 2021 have not melted under the pressure. Well done to all.
Justin McCarthy on 01 Sep 2021
Editorial: LESS is more when it comes to farm costs
The consequences of forcing farmers to use LESS equipment regardless of land type could lead to a concentration of slurry spreading on the flatter, better-quality land.
Amii McKeever on 01 Sep 2021
Use this time to explore new Irish food
A good date and bad food or a bad date with good food; which would leave a worse taste in your mouth? When holidaying in Ireland or eating out, do you look for Irish food? Writes Amii McKeever
Justin McCarthy on 01 Sep 2021
Green-washing emissions by buying offsets
Choosing to tackle the issue of emissions by mitigation measures avoids the hard work of reducing emissions in the business.
Justin McCarthy on 25 Aug 2021
Editorial: could a national quota improve the economics of suckling?
The option of introducing a national suckler cow quota is worth exploring and would be far better for farmers than the suckler cap in the Department's draft strategic plan.
Amii McKeever on 25 Aug 2021
Editorial: epic parenting fails on holidays? “Be grand!”
When holidaying in Ireland, it might rain, kids will constantly look for food and you will most definitely forget to bring something. It isotally worth it, for the people you meet writes Amii McKeever
Justin McCarthy on 25 Aug 2021
Editorial: growers high and dry as dieback scheme proves unworkable
Most growers are not applying to the Department's ash dieback scheme as it does not address their future loss of income.
Justin McCarthy on 18 Aug 2021
Editorial: Ireland fiddles while Brazil keeps burning
Reducing beef or dairy production in Ireland will not reduce global production.
Ciara Leahy on 18 Aug 2021
Editorial: robotic dogs to carry the shopping
Robots are set to become part of our shopping experience. While they do the heavy lifting, it’ll leave us more time and energy to savour personal interactions in our local shops, writes Ciara Leahy.
Justin McCarthy on 18 Aug 2021
Editorial: Department CAP plan lacks innovation and vision
The Department of Agriculture has been given a free hand to roll out a CAP strategic plan that is clearly designed to cause minimum resistance at EU level.
Ellen Durkin on 13 Aug 2021
Agri-jobs: arable farm assistant in Kildare and dairy herd manager in Meath
We take a look at the latest jobs available in the agri sector. This week, there is a selection of jobs available to dairy farm workers.
Justin McCarthy on 11 Aug 2021
Editorial: CAP – massive change in 10 days
Policy and real-time proposed changes inside the farm gate mean farmers’ livelihoods are being significantly changed at the moment.
Justin McCarthy on 11 Aug 2021
When consultation is not consultation
Something more creative and innovative will have to be done to allow for meaningful consultation on hugely significant changes in Irish agriculture.
Justin McCarthy on 04 Aug 2021
Editorial: clear direction of travel in new CAP plans
Each farm organisation needs to organise itself to explain and understand the direction of travel and potentially explore if there is any common ground.