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Traditional hay milk farming makes a profitable comeback in Austria
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While Johann Schinwald farms using the traditional Austrian hay milk method, he has invested in modern technology to make this work. Claire McCormack reports
20 November 2024 Money Mentor
Money Mentor: what protection do we need for our family?
Breaking down the various life assurance policies you can put in place, writes Martin Glennon.
20 November 2024 Ask Miriam
Dear Miriam: ‘I want to find a partner, but I feel my weight is stopping me’
Miriam advises a Tipperary lady who believes the secret to her attracting a life partner lies in her ability to shed weight to separate the two issues to improve her success in achieving both goals.
Sales: 'I'm still buzzing! It was a phenomenal sale'
British and American buyers led the way at a recent elite sale of sport horses in Wexford.
20 November 2024 Sales
‘My ache is for my firstborn, Jill, who lives in Australia'
November comes and November goes, with the last red berries and the first white snows, writes Kate Durrant.
20 November 2024 l2
New developments in animal health
Thomas Condon takes a look at some of the new technologies and healthcare products available to dairy farmers.
20 November 2024 Breeding & health
View from China - Trump 2.0 - stakes are higher than ever
The key driver will be the demand for dairy and animal protein and the uptick in the economy will drive more consumption, writes Ian Lahiffe.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
Asba Meats convicted in court for non-payment for cattle
Gordon Deegan reports from Ennis District Court, where the Agri-Food Regulator secured its first conviction for a breach of the unfair trading practices (UTP) regulations.
19 November 2024 News
Man who shot farmer who was herding cattle avoids jail
A judge has imposed a suspended two year prison term on Adrian Collins (48) of Enagh, Kilkishen for the reckless discharge of a shot-gun where he shot a farming neighbour, writes Gordon Deegan.
14 November 2024 News
‘My husband wants to move house before Christmas – but it’s stressing me'
The stress of a three year house build has left a married couple in Limerick at loggerheads with Miriam's advice sought on how to convince the husband to hold off on moving in until after Christmas.
13 November 2024 Ask Miriam
Money Mentor: can you explain what the Fair Deal scheme is?
Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, showcases how this reader will owe €187,932 between CAT and the Fair Deal Scheme.
13 November 2024 Money Mentor
Desperate Farmhusband: should we introduce COVID measures to the cows?
TB is rampant in the area and our Desperate Farmhusband is just about ready to build a wall around the farm.
13 November 2024 Features