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Desperate Farmwife: 'you know, it's not all doom and gloom'
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Farming life isn't for everyone, but for the farming community it can bring so much joy in the midst of all the challenges.
7 May 2025 News
Women have key roles ‘feeding and nurturing rural communities’
Though rarely spoken about, silage cooking is an important part of Irish food culture, feminist studies and agricultural history.
7 May 2025 Travel
‘I may not be milking cows five nights a week - but I am contributing'
Just because she hasn't spent much time in the shed this year doesn't mean our Desperate Farmwife hasn't been working hard for the family farm.
‘Community and family supported me on Inis Mór’
When cheesemaker Gabriel Faherty needed surgery, he wasn’t sure how it would affect his business. Now he’s back, and stronger than ever.
30 April 2025 News
Desperate Farmhusband: never, ever, be too positive about farming
It might sound counter-intuitive, but our Desperate Farmhusband does have a point...
12 March 2025 Features
‘Over the years, I have unwittingly formed a girl gang in my own home'
This International Women's Day, our Desperate Farmwife is calling out weaponised incompetence as she sees it.
5 March 2025 Features
'I’m not so sure our ancestors would be too impressed with this tradwife trend'
Our Desperate Farmwife isn't so sure our grannies and great-grannies would be impressed with some of these social media trends we see on TikTok.
5 February 2025 Features
What exactly is this new Short Supply Chain funding scheme?
The Government has introduced a scheme to fund short supply chains to help strengthen local food communities and benefit producers, writes Janine Kennedy.
29 January 2025 News
Social sustainability the key to rural development
How do we ensure our rural communities not just survive, but thrive, as we make changes to meet our climate targets? We talk with farmer and podcaster Noel Clancy, writes Janine Kennedy.
8 January 2025 Features
Desperate Farmhusband: the countdowns are on
It's officially the time of year when our Desperate Farmhusband starts thinking ahead.
9 October 2024 Features
Desperate Farmhusband: you can ‘check out’ of the farm – but you can never leave
Our Desperate Farmhusband took a holiday and the farm didn’t fall apart in his absence. Maybe he could be tempted to go somewhere again?
11 September 2024 Features
Perfect time for Irish lamb as it reaches ‘full flavour potential’
Many associate lamb with springtime and Easter, but to get the most from its unique flavour, the time to enjoy Irish lamb is now, writes Janine Kennedy.
11 September 2024 News