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Editorial: Budget 2025 aimed at wooing farming vote
Jack Kennedy
It’s imperative the Minister keeps his eye on the ball, even with a general election looming.
2 October 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: Tirlán vote – choices to be made this week
We have seen how other large global co-ops had to pivot. Fonterra, the large New Zealand co-op was on a global investment journey. Under new management, they now have done a complete U-turn.
2 October 2024 Editorial
Editorial: have your say at our Women & Agriculture conference
It can be intimidating to put your hand up in a room of 600 women but your voice matters, writes Ciara Leahy.
World News Day: choosing truth is essential for farmers
Irish Farmers Journal editor Jack Kennedy writes about World News Day and why truth matters.
28 September 2024 Editorial
'It's about meeting friends, old and new and taking some time for yourself'
Our Women & Agriculture conference is back and we’re looking forward to seeing all our readers, whether its your first time attending or your tenth.
25 September 2024 Editorial
Editorial: will Ploughing positivity stay with us post-election day?
Let’s take the positivity and bank it. Farming will always have challenges and will always change.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: VAT rates causing stress for small businesses
Reducing the VAT for cafés and restaurants could reduce a lot of stress for business owners in rural Ireland, writes Ciara Leahy.
18 September 2024 Editorial
Straight talking from Lakeland
Lakeland Dairies dairy farmer and chair, Niall Matthews spelled out in a note to An Taoiseach the stark reality of not retaining the derogation.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: malting boost for tillage farmers
Farmers that grew spring barley and who were successful in meeting the malt specification received a €60/t to €70/t price premium.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: prudent spending visible at Ploughing
Prudent spending applies to farmers just as much as it applies to Minister for Finance Jack Chambers.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: Young leaders stepping up to the plate
The diversity of roles and occupations that the Macra competition semi-finalists displayed this year again shows what young people are doing to make their path in farming.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: Ploughing break is much needed
The National Ploughing Championships event over three days offers many opportunities for a bit of diversion, or at the very least to allow you to take your mind off the farm.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints