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Food
In conversation with chef Alan Foley and poultry producer Billy Gray
Janine Kennedy
A chef is only ever as good as their team and the quality of the ingredients used – this is why their relationships with primary producers are so important, writes Janine Kennedy.
6 November 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: why we need to talk more about farm succession
The tricky subject of farm succession causes conflict in many families, but can be avoided with early conversations on the subject, says dairy farmer Anne-Marie Ryan from Co Tipperary.
29 October 2024 News
Cultural change needed for women in succession
The inaugural Women & Agriculture Succession Workshop started a conversation where families need to have in terms of will and inheritance wishes in order to avoid conflict, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
‘It would be nice if other residents of my home took cleanliness more seriously'
There's no use looking back and thinking, "what if?", but our Desperate Farmwife still can't help wondering about certain things in life.
23 October 2024 Features
A week in the country
Find out what caught the eye of the team this week.
25 September 2024 l2
New Family Farm programme launched
A first-of-its-kind education programme aimed at farm families has been launched in the midlands, writes Deirdre Verney.
23 September 2024 Education
Money Mentor: joining a herd number – what you need to know
For this week's Money Mentor, Marty Murphy, delves into the importance of understanding the implications and importance of timing in joining a herd number.
11 September 2024 Money Mentor
Legal aspects of planting land
When making a decision to plant land, land owners need to be aware of legal obligations including the permanent change of use of land and the obligation to replant, writes Aisling Meehan.
4 September 2024 Consumer
Break the Cycle: farmers and hospitality workers face similar struggles
The past few years have been difficult for small food producers and business owners – here is how some have found ways to cope, writes Janine Kennedy.
4 September 2024 News
Clodagh's home farm
Chef Clodagh McKenna has spent decades building a great career in food, but it is building her farm that has given her the most joy, writes Janine Kennedy.
28 August 2024 News
Desperate Farmwife: the difficult part of living away from home
Our Desperate Farmwife has very few regrets, but seeing her family growing older while living away from home can be very difficult.
21 August 2024 Features
Evaluating the tax advantages of incorporating your farm business
In this week's Money Mentor, Marty Murphy, head of tax at ifac, shares how incorporation can be a smart option for your farm business and save you money.
21 August 2024 Money Mentor