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Margaret Leahy: is it time to say slán to Secret Santa?

Is it still a bit of fun? Or time to pack-in the Secret Santa yearly dance?

L2 3 December 2025

Margaret Leahy: is it time to say slán to Secret Santa?

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Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

L2 3 December 2025

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

ASK MIRIAM 3 December 2025

Money Mentor: can I claim VAT back on concrete/fencing works?

Money Mentor: can I claim VAT back on concrete/fencing works?

Money Mentor: can I claim VAT back on concrete/fencing works?

MONEY MENTOR 3 December 2025

Gardening with Kitty: gifts that really grow on you...

Gardening with Kitty: gifts that really grow on you...

Gardening with Kitty: gifts that really grow on you...

GARDENING 3 December 2025

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Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Irish farmers must stop reacting to criticism and start shaping the story of agriculture themselves. Credibility, public trust, and policy influence all depend on it, writes Niall Hurson.

OPINION 3 December 2025

Meeting Global Sustainability Expectations in food

Meeting Global Sustainability Expectations in food

Mick Houlihan is the senior manager for agricultural sustainability in Bord Bia and in this article writes about some of what consumers want.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

Irish grain can help to reduce emissions from milk production

Irish grain can help to reduce emissions from milk production

Irish grain has a role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions on livestock farms according to Michael Hennessy, head of crops knowledge transfer at Teagasc.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

From soil to hedges and reducing artificial inputs: farms are making changes

From soil to hedges and reducing artificial inputs: farms are making changes

In this article we feature the winners of the Teagasc FBD Sustainability Awards from many farming sectors and different farming categories.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

Halfway towards our 2030 targets

Halfway towards our 2030 targets

Tom O’Dwyer is the head of climate and biodiversity knowledge transfer at Teagasc and is looking at emissions targets.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

Sustainability now being tracked and available to view

Sustainability now being tracked and available to view

Cathal Buckley and Trevor Donnellan from Teagasc Athenry have all the details of the Teagasc Sustainability report for 2024.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

Farmers for climate action: progress from the Signpost Advisory Programme

Farmers for climate action: progress from the Signpost Advisory Programme

In this article George Ramsbottom gives an update on advisory within the Signpost Programme and what is available to farmers.

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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