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Opinion: CAP funding battle goes to heart of European project
Pat O'Toole
Ursula von der Leyen wants to bundle CAP funding in with all other EU programme funding in some form of super national envelope. I don't think it's a very good idea.
14 May 2025 Viewpoints
Colm McCarthy - Budget restraint on the cards
The budget for 2026 will be introduced in October and the lobbying is already under way.
14 May 2025 Northern Ireland
Reality starting to hit on NAP proposals
The practical implications of the proposed NAP changes are starting to become clear.
Home Farm: Annual herd test looms
I am relieved to see the beef price increasing again so we will continue to feed with a better frame of mind.
14 May 2025 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: alarm at tillage prospects
Europe and Ireland need to reassure their farmers that as harvest approaches, they will not be left swinging.
14 May 2025 Viewpoints
Climate risk is manageable – for now
Ireland will not be able to escape the fallout from climate events far from our shores.
14 May 2025 Opinion
Colm McCarthy: Lower tax rate on green diesel is not a subsidy
There are tolls on parts of the inter-urban road network and at a few locations in Dublin but government has been scared to introduce direct road user charging
7 May 2025 Viewpoints
Dempsey at Large: reflections on Glanbia's AGM
A basic question was raised on whether Glanbia should concentrate on selling direct to consumers or switch its strategy to servicing business companies and manufacturers.
7 May 2025 Viewpoints
The horse industry in China: smoke and mirrors or the next big thing?
The overall equine industry in China still lacks structure due to gambling being illegal.
7 May 2025 Viewpoints
Compromises need to be found in NAP proposals
The proposed changes to the Nutrients Action Programme are the most radical ever suggested by DAERA
7 May 2025 Northern Ireland
Home Farm: sunny days and cool nights good for the oilseed rape
The oilseed rape is now at petal fall and the glorious vibrant yellow will slowly turn into a murky brown over the next few weeks.
7 May 2025 Viewpoints
Opinion: lack of farmland to build on isn't primary cause of housing crisis
The residential zoned land tax infers that farmers' greed is holding back construction in this country, but that is a false narrative.
3 May 2025 Opinion