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Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

Our Desperate Farmhusband is basking in the glow of solar power and early morning birdsong after what has been a stressful few weeks.

FEATURES 27 May 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

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The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

NEWS 13 May 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

FEATURES 22 April 2026

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

ASK MIRIAM 11 February 2026

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

FEATURES 28 January 2026

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Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

A farmer who has paid tax and PRSI since taking over the family farm in his mid-30s has been shocked to learn he will not qualify for a full State pension.

CONSUMER 1 January 1970

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

In this week's legal query, Aisling Meehan looks at whether it is worth a 38-year-old only-child who is due to inherit a farm in doing the Green Cert.

MONEY MENTOR 1 January 1970

Desperate Farmhusband: Education is important, but a bachelors isn't everything

Desperate Farmhusband: Education is important, but a bachelors isn't everything

According to our Desperate Farmhusband, when it comes to artificial intelligence threatening our jobs, farmers have nothing to worry about.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle