Letters

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

Current temperatures open the door to the complete eradication of bluetongue from Ireland before milder spring conditions set in, the IFA has said.

LETTERS 24 January 2026

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

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Importance of native grain use

Importance of native grain use

LETTERS 21 January 2026

Fair milk price needed for dairy farmers

Fair milk price needed for dairy farmers

LETTERS 21 January 2026

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

European Parliament votes on Mercosur

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

ABP Linden to close retail packing facility

ABP Linden to close retail packing facility

ABP Linden to close retail packing facility

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 January 2026

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EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism

EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism

"Green policies throughout the EU have increased costs and will achieve nothing but destroy agriculture in the EU," - Denis Barry, Imphrick, Ballyhea, Charleville, Co Cork.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

The market value of the fifth quarter

The market value of the fifth quarter

"What is the composite market value of the fifth quarter (beef offal)?" - Martin McGarry, Crossboy, Ballintogher, Co Sligo.

LETTERS 17 December 2025

Nuclear energy options for Ireland

Nuclear energy options for Ireland

'Nuclear energy is too slow, too expensive and too dangerous,' - Caroline Hurley, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary.

LETTERS 17 December 2025

Letter - concerns over Macroom biomethan plant

Letter - concerns over Macroom biomethan plant

'What a biomethane plant means in the wrong location,' - Chris Barrett, Macroom Biogas Concern Group

LETTERS 17 December 2025

The YFCU should re-consider its stance on SONI

The YFCU should re-consider its stance on SONI

'The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster continues to accept SONI as a sponsor,' - a concerned UFU member

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

Letter: Ireland's cattle numbers

Letter: Ireland's cattle numbers

'Irish and European farmers need to be aware of the ruse that is going on with carbon and methane in cattle,' - David Jennings, Bandon, Co Cork.

LETTERS 17 December 2025

New age condition for forgotten farmers

New age condition for forgotten farmers

'I think the real reason for this age limit is merely to limit the size of the group eligible for the forgotten farmer payment,' - name and details with the editor

LETTERS 17 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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