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Farmers hit out at ‘impossible’ slow loan process
James Hanly
A main cause of concern amongst the farmers at the meeting was the long and often fruitless process of looking for a loan.
31 July 2024 Sustainability
What if Charlie McConalogue is right?
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue’s comments about a seven-month winter being the benchmark for the future should be worrying.
20 July 2024 Opinion
Opinion: bless me fodder, for I have sinned - minister needs to reverse on SIM
The almost universal opposition to Minister McConalogue's decision to withdraw the Straw Incorporation Measure is the clearest sign he has got this one wrong.
Calls for Taoiseach to intervene on Minister McConalogue's straw plans
A joint IFA and IGGG statement has sought the intervention of Taoiseach Simon Harris in Minister McConalogue’s plans to axe the straw chopping scheme for 2024.
19 July 2024 News
Fodder fears as grass growth stalls
Key members of the national fodder committee met this week as they sought to prevent the current grass shortage problem becoming a fodder crisis.
26 June 2024 News
By degrees: how climate change is already affecting your farm
Professor Conor Murphy from Maynooth University recently spoke about the current and future impact of climate change on farming. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
1 May 2024 News