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Dear Miriam: ‘my son’s obsession with his phone is creating endless family rows’

A reader regrets buying her son a phone and asks Miriam's for advice with his compulsive behaviour around technology.

FEATURES 4 November 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my son’s obsession with his phone is creating endless family rows’

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Show horticulture's 'sexy' side to attract growers, says Strong Roots founder

Show horticulture's 'sexy' side to attract growers, says Strong Roots founder

NEWS 4 November 2026

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

What can farmers earn from renewable energy?

RENEWABLES 30 September 2026

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

Agri jobs: Irish Charollais Sheep Society seeks marketing co-ordinator

NEWS 26 September 2026

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

Farmer Writes: doors to another world

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

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New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

Our Food Roots is the industry-funded body focused on deepening public engagement to shape national conversations about food and farming.

NEWS 5 September 2026

Editorial: lessons to be learned for both departments of agriculture

Editorial: lessons to be learned for both departments of agriculture

It is the duty of the Departments of Agriculture in each jurisdiction to uphold and enforce the laws on animal welfare, including traceability rules.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

'Too many people now appear more interested in winning the next Facebook argument than protecting the long-term reputation of Northern Ireland farming.' Name and address with the editor.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

Marking Mayo’s big day

Marking Mayo’s big day

The Dealer had the AI detector in over drive trying to figure out what was real or not after Mayo won Sam Maguire last weekend.

DEALER 29 July 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Casting call for new National Dairy Council campaign

Casting call for new National Dairy Council campaign

Children aged seven to 12 are invited to audition for a new National Dairy Council campaign celebrating Irish dairy.

NEWS 9 July 2026

Bangladeshi buffalo turns up Trump

Bangladeshi buffalo turns up Trump

An albino buffalo in Bangladesh found social media fame due to its uncany resemblance to the US president.

DEALER 27 May 2026

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SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

MSD Animal Health has launched SenseHub® Lifetime, the world’s only system that monitors dairy animals at every stage of life. It covers calves, replacement heifers and the cow’s entire lactation.

SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

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