Editorial
Amii McKeever on 14 Apr 2021
Do you access the full range of body and mind benefits of your health insurance?
There are tangible links between our mental and physical health. It can be hard to know which is leading and which is following. Taking proactive steps to protect both is a step in the right direction
Justin McCarthy on 14 Apr 2021
Why are farmers being left to fight over CAP scraps?
Farmers need to send a clear political message to both national government and Brussels that they are united in their demands.
Justin McCarthy on 07 Apr 2021
Cautious optimism ahead for tillage sector
Tillage – it is a very important component of rural life and local economies and it is highly cross-linked with most other agricultural enterprises.
Amii McKeever on 07 Apr 2021
You know what I gave up for Lent? Skiing
Life is going on with countries subject to different restrictions and it does seem a little unfair. And although Dubai might have pints and self-improvement, Ireland has great lamb and good racing.
Justin McCarthy on 31 Mar 2021
Editorial: vaccine problems expose flaws in EU approach to food production
It's clear that the EU has lost its commitment to safeguarding EU food production.
Amii McKeever on 31 Mar 2021
Rural policies must be synchronised if they are to benefit farmers
Opportunities for the revitalisation of rural Ireland are identified in the new rural plan but there are contradictions with other recent Government legislative moves. Writes Amii McKeever
Justin McCarthy on 24 Mar 2021
Editorial: Irish agriculture approaching an important crossroads
For as long as we allow agriculture to be viewed as a core part of the environmental problem then the future of our national livestock herd remains under threat.
Amii McKeever on 24 Mar 2021
They just didn’t suit you
If the food supply chain was a team, who would you say is pulling the most weight? Feedback is saying that the farmer needs to do more. But to win everyone needs to pull together. Writes Amii McKeever
Justin McCarthy on 17 Mar 2021
Editorial: dairy cap exposes need for new environmental approach
It is important that the dairy industry and wider agricultural sector stand back and look at why the opportunity for some farmers to optimise the profitability of their farm is now being curtailed.
Amii McKeever on 17 Mar 2021
Will the organic food production target end up like the forestry target, a mess?
Increasing the land area under organic farming will require more than just a new scheme. Information is key as is a dose of positivity.
Justin McCarthy on 10 Mar 2021
Editorial: milk price rise on the cards as global markets align
The US tariff on EU butter was effectively a tax on Ireland, accounting for 90% of total EU butter exports into the US market.
Amii McKeever on 10 Mar 2021
So many things to be angry about, but is our outrage misdirected?
Outrage can be very justified but are we sometimes missing or even ignoring the elephant in the room as that’s just too hard to be outraged about.
Justin McCarthy on 04 Mar 2021
Brexit goods: Right outcome achieved the wrong way
Justin McCarthy analyses the impact of the move by the UK government to extend the grace period for trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.
Justin McCarthy on 03 Mar 2021
Locking down access to wormers is taking the easy option
Are the proper structures in place to ensure the correct dispensing of products to farmers by both vets and licensed merchants?
Amii McKeever on 03 Mar 2021
‘Money, money money, must be funny, in a rich man’s world’
Mairead McGuinness has joined other notable women in the finance world; her comment on this “they are noted as they are the exception.” Ahead of IWD Amii McKeever spoke with the new Commissioner.
Amii McKeever on 24 Feb 2021
Representation for all
In the agri industry, I have often heard the comment: ‘That isn’t for people like me’. Is a farmer doing something different discriminated against? How deep does your farming prejudice go?
Justin McCarthy on 24 Feb 2021
Editorial: no simple solution to banking duopoly
Is there the potential for an existing financial institution to create a banking arm in additional to their existing services?
Amii McKeever on 17 Feb 2021
‘Doctors differ and patients die’ – an old adage, but true
With the European Commission reviewing its promotion of meat due to its links with cancer, Amii McKeever looks at how prevention is a complete diet and lifestyle issue with balance the key.
Justin McCarthy on 17 Feb 2021
Editorial: which side will co-op boards take in latest milk price row?
The slippage in farmers' influence over how milk price is reported has been ongoing for some time.
Declan Marren on 17 Feb 2021
Calf exports hampered by bad weather
Adverse weather conditions over the last week have caused disruption to the calf live export market.