Farmers
The Dealer on 05 May 2021
Greensplaining is not helping
The engagement between environmental activists and rural Ireland is in danger of descending into a culture war.
Irene Bermingham on 05 May 2021
Local Business: Every cloud has a silver lining
Irene Bermingham talks to entreprenur Aisling Flanagan, co-founder of the Velvet Cloud range of handmade sheep’s milk yoghurt and cheese, about food production and ecommerce sales.
Letters to the Editor on 05 May 2021
Letter: reaction to Pedigree Council of Ireland
‘The message was overshadowed and smothered by the outdated mindset of its author’ – Sarah Quinn, Lowesgreen House, Fethard, Co Tipperary.
Matt Dempsey on 05 May 2021
Dempsey at Large: Mary Lynch/Liz Kavanagh
Mary Lynch wrote under the pen name Liz Kavanagh – the name became known the length and breadth of the country for its portrayal of a farming family.
Tommy Moyles on 05 May 2021
Are some efficiencies more equal than others?
With the first of the young bulls sold, Tommy Moyles wonders how long more can their efficiency be overlooked.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
Less farm output under NI climate bill
The bill was tabled by Green Party MLA Clare Bailey and is supported by Sinn Féin, SDLP, Alliance and the Ulster Unionist Party.
Peter McCann on 05 May 2021
BPS forms hit with IT problems
Issues include long delays in uploading information, followed by the web page eventually freezing
The Dealer on 05 May 2021
Belgian farmer moves French border
Instead of causing international uproar, the incident has been met with smiles on both sides of the border.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 05 May 2021
Bord Bia on-farm audits to restart
Farmers will have the choice to do a remote or on-farm audit.
Pat O'Toole on 05 May 2021
Detective launches new technology to protect sheep flocks
With sheep more valuable than ever, one private detective believes he has made a breakthrough in safeguarding sheep flocks.
The Dealer on 05 May 2021
Hollywood meets the Irish Farmers Journal
The Dealer would like everyone to go and see and stream Wild Mountain Thyme for purely selfish reasons.
The Dealer on 05 May 2021
Daddy in the detail
The Dealer was delighted to see that the Department calf app gives the sire full credit.
Barry Cassidy on 05 May 2021
REAP ranking to be needed as applications hit 3,700
The Department of Agriculture has received over 4,000 applications to its new scheme, the Irish Farmers Journal understands.
Neil Maher on 05 May 2021
Mart managers and farmers look forward to ringside return
With the confirmation that ringside customers will return to marts on 17 May, we spoke to mart managers and farmers about the long awaited return.
Irene Bermingham on 03 May 2021
Seminar: IFA's new HR service for farmer employers
The upcoming IFA employment seminar aims to address and inform members on the legislative, legal and insurance issues that may impact a farmer employer.
Adam Woods on 03 May 2021
Factories still on the hunt as beef trade remains brisk
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including Tuesday morning’s quotes for finished cattle.
Andy Doyle on 03 May 2021
Structuring a large export industry
The large tower and bunker grain stores operated by CBN in Western Australia are indicative of an industry that is largely geared for export.
Barry Cassidy on 02 May 2021
Two in three farmers believe more ‘green’ training needed
The Department of Agriculture received over 1,500 responses to its REAP consultation, with 80% coming from farmers.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 30 Apr 2021
Sheep farmers at mercy of underhand tactics – ICSA
The ICSA says that sheep farmers need more transparency from meat factories.
Kieran Mailey on 30 Apr 2021
Farmers selling livestock can return ringside in Northern Ireland
As COVID-19 restrictions ease in Northern Ireland, farmers selling livestock will be allowed ringside as their animals are sold.