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Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed discussed the budget with Odile Evans, including details of the new suckler scheme BEEP.

Mona O’Donoghue-Concannon, Corrib Oil Lady Farmer of the Year, told us why she is taking part in the ICSA beef protest at the ABP factory in Clones and how low beef prices put a serious strain on keeping the farm family together.

Marie Donnelly, former head of renewable energy at the European Commission, told Irish Farmers Journal news correspondent Thomas Hubert that ambitious industry targets can be met while involving small-scale producers, including farmers.

Professor Andrew Fisher was presented with the inaugural Teagasc Alum of the Year award at a seminar on Friday 5 October. The Australian professor completed his Teagasc Walsh Fellowship in Grange, Co Meath, in 1996.

Secretary general of the ICSA Eddie Punch insists that retailers need a wakeup call if beef farming is to stay alive.

Phelim O'Neill spoke to Justin Sherrard from Rabobank about the sustainability challenge for beef production.

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