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IFA livestock chair Angus Woods told Thomas Hubert why his committee is occupying the Department of Agriculture’s head office.

Beet Ireland director Jim O'Regan spoke to Caitriona Morrissey about the loss and potential revival of the sugar beet industry in Ireland.

Tipperary tillage farmer Tommy Prendergast gave his opinion on returning to growing sugar beet.

Wexford contractor Trevor James looks at what price will be needed for tillage farmers to get back into growing sugar beet.

Agricultural contractor John Hughes from Kilkenny assesses Beet Ireland's proposal to revive the sugar beet industry.

Commissioner Phil Hogan spoke about Terra Services and CAP reform at the Terra office opening last Friday with Pat O'Toole.

Animal welfare is a hot topic in the European Parliament at the moment, and Mairead McGuinness gave Amy Forde her views on inspections targeting live exports.

Brian Behnke from Wisconsin spoke to Peter McCann about judging at the RUAS Winter Fair, breeding Holstein bulls and the dairy industry in the USA.

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