News & opinion

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LATEST NEWS
James Hanly
Concerns carbon tax will undermine Nature Restoration Law - INHFA
The INHFA is concerned that commitments given on the Nature Restoration Law may be undermined through the introduction of a carbon tax.
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James Hanly
Concerns among Louth farmers around ‘untenable’ greenway - IFA
EDITORIAL
Jack Kennedy
TB reduction strategy - Northern Ireland
Big decision ahead for Kerry Group shareholders
We know this long running debacle is complex, and untangling the various groups of shareholders is complicated.
SPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
VIEWPOINTS
Editorial: political promises broken on land tax
Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy
Home Farm: options for supplementing cattle rations
Matt Dempsey
Matt Dempsey
Dempsey at Large: pressure on horticulture
Matt Dempsey
Matt Dempsey
Renewed positivity at Teagasc beef conference
Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy
FARMER WRITES
Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test
James Strain
Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test
Over 75% of my herd is bought in, which obviously increases the potential risks that some of the bought in cattle could have been exposed to infection, James Strain writes.
Farmer Writes: hopes for more static stars
Karen McCabe
Farmer Writes: hopes for more static stars
Hopefully there won’t be any major ratings change in the little Limousin heifer that was born this month as she’s growing bigger by the day, along with her character.
John Egerton
More complications with finishing cattle
e-Learning
Tommy Moyles
Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo SPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
DEALER
Tirlán contest supplies general election tension
While the nation's attention is focused on the general election, the Tirlán chair's job is on the line next Wednesday.
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The Dealer
Parlon power
The Dealer
Department's forestry performance mulched
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VIDEO HUB
FARM SAFETY
James Hanly
Farm safety first workshop roadshow for TY students launches
The project, run by Agri Aware, aims to educate students on the challenges and dangers of farming by promoting safe farm practices and providing guidance on how to stay safe on farms.
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SPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
FORESTRY
Donal Magner
Party manifestos avoid forestry's role in achieving net zero by mid-century
Forest protection is a high priority
Department outlines procedures on reducing the risk of disease and pest damage to our trees and forests, writes Donal Magner
Amy Forde
New project to help safeguard future of Ireland’s ash trees
PIG AND POULTRY
Minister issues warning on bird flu
Amy Forde
Minister issues warning on bird flu
While the Department has not detected any such cases in Irish poultry or wild birds this year, the risk of a bird flu outbreak is now increasing, the Minister has said.
Tesco moves all own-brand eggs to barn, free range and organic
Anne O'Donoghue
Tesco moves all own-brand eggs to barn, free range and organic
Tesco Ireland had committed to making this move on its almost 240m own-brand eggs sold annually before the start of 2025.
Grace Hoare
There isn't 'a spare egg in the system' as Lidl moves to import German eggs
e-Learning
Anne O'Donoghue
Lidl importing German eggs is deeply troubling – IFA
Amy Forde
Increased global risk for poultry production from bird flu this year – Bord Bia