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Letter highlighting the abandonment of our uplands
Letters to the Editor
"Uplands abandonment cannot be left unchecked" - Ger Roarty, Co Donegal
11 September 2024 News
How six farmers fared in appeals against the Department of Agriculture
The annual report of the Agriculture Appeals Office has shown that 48% of appeals taken by farmers were successfully contested with the plaintiff receiving a payment or not receiving a penalty.
14 August 2024 News
New option for CAP cropping rules in 2025
Tillage farmers can now qualify for crop diversification requirements by implementing the two or three-crop rule on its own.
Opinion: livestock plus tillage farming can work but not within average farms
Specialisation is needed for survival in modern farming, so synergies must be between farms, not within them.
10 August 2024 Opinion