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Colm McCarthy: Uncertainty reigns

If NATO loses the United States, there will be intense scrutiny of the four, out of 27, EU members which espouse neutrality, avoiding high and rising military budgets.

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: Uncertainty reigns

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Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

NEWS 18 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: farmers will be blamed for Mercosur protest

Colm McCarthy: farmers will be blamed for Mercosur protest

Colm McCarthy: farmers will be blamed for Mercosur protest

VIEWPOINTS 14 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: it's time to make space for the buses

Colm McCarthy: it's time to make space for the buses

Colm McCarthy: it's time to make space for the buses

VIEWPOINTS 30 December 2025

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Ten reasons to be optimistic about 2026

Ten reasons to be optimistic about 2026

There’s plenty to be positive about in farming as a new year dawns.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

The event takes place in Tralee, Co Kerry, on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March and will include a conference and wool-related festivities.

SCHEMES 10 December 2025

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

This new grant aid support will be available under the farm safety measure of TAMS.

NEWS 10 December 2025

'Extra weeks needed' to address Mercosur concerns - Von der Leyen

'Extra weeks needed' to address Mercosur concerns - Von der Leyen

Von der Leyen has said that more time is needed to discuss the issues some member states have with the deal.

NEWS 10 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

The ESB was accordingly designed from the beginning in 1927 as a State-wide monopoly company, initially to develop hydro resources starting with the Shannon scheme.

VIEWPOINTS 10 December 2025

John Deere net incomes drops 29% for 2025

John Deere net incomes drops 29% for 2025

Despite a positive end to the year, John Deere reports a 29% drop in net income for fiscal year 2025, while tariffs and uncertainly look set to impact 2026

NEWS 10 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: metropolitan sprawl

Colm McCarthy: metropolitan sprawl

Congestion-avoidance is, however, a highly inefficient rationing device and there are affordable alternatives.

VIEWPOINTS 10 December 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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