Editorial Opinion
Colm McCarthy on 24 January 2022
Colm McCarthy: plight of newspapers a vital issue that needs keen analysis
The finances of newspapers, local and national, have suffered along with the broadcasters, as the internet companies have come to dominate the advertising market.
Matt Dempsey on 19 January 2022
Dempsey at Large: Ann Gibbons, RIP
Ann’s death marks the end of a remarkable generation of a Kilkenny family steeped in farming and politics.
Matt Dempsey on 19 January 2022
Home Farm: we will start applying slurry immediately
With the closed period for slurry application now over, we will start applying slurry immediately.
David Wright on 19 January 2022
Farmers being sold a pup on climate bill
Some of the claims made by those pushing for net zero by 2045 are akin to the £350m on the Brexit bus.
Matt Dempsey on 12 January 2022
Dempsey at Large: the farming pitch changes
Oxford Farming Conference – it’s clear that as the UK minister George Eustice is well-intentioned and well-informed but there are large blanks in policy still to be filled in.
Contributor on 12 January 2022
Serious efforts to resolve deadlock on the Northern Ireland Protocol
I think the UK realises this and hope we will see a compromise reached in coming weeks.
David Wright on 12 January 2022
If we are clever, the money is there
There now seems to be a recognition among politicians that farming needs long-term support.
Colm McCarthy on 5 January 2022
Colm McCarthy: a national power system cannot run on intermittent renewables
Opposition to higher carbon taxes accompanied by loud protestations of concern about global warming are a staple amongst populists of both left and right.
Contributor on 5 January 2022
Gerry Boyle: prioritising the enhancement of farm income in public policy
Public policy can of course influence the choice of system over and above the market drivers through the implementation of product supports and market management systems. Gerry Boyle writes.
David Wright on 5 January 2022
DAERA to take pressure off farm entitlements
In the current system, some farmers have to keep every last corner eligible to claim full payments.
Matt Dempsey on 5 January 2022
Dempsey at Large: plans for projects of national importance
It’s very clear we need major investment in a number of key areas. Housing and energy stand out.
Matt Dempsey on 5 January 2022
Home Farm: aquifers being recharged
We had enough to start drains flowing for the first time since last Spring. I always feel slightly vulnerable in that we rely on our own well for water for both the cattle and the house.
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