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Little doubt that dogs are our best friends
Gerald Potterton
As it’s Christmas, I thought we’d have a little crazy fun and let Billy the Jack Russell have his view on the year that was.
16 December 2024 News
Cost of Christmas dinner for family of four up 2%
The overall cost is being driven mainly by the price of turkey, according to research firm Kantar.
11 December 2024 Neven
Neven Maguire: feasts without all the fuss
When it comes to preparing the big Christmas dinner, the key is to plan ahead and delegate, writes Neven Maguire.
Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys
Established in 1951, McCaghey Turkeys has grown to become Ireland’s largest family-owned turkey processor with all of its turkey farms fully Bord Bia approved.
5 December 2024 Poultry
Folklore: raising a glass to traditions
Live turkeys, drawing the line, the Christmas box with its candle and poitín were all part of Christmas traditions on 8 December, writes Shane Lehane.
4 December 2024 Features
Farming News: beef trade, turkey sales and a €350/ac land lease in Laois
Get the latest farming news from our news team.
29 November 2024 News
Trade has yet to crank up for turkey farmers as festive season approaches
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to some of Ireland’s leading turkey farmers and producers about their outlook for future production in the sector.
27 November 2024 Poultry
In conversation with chef Alan Foley and poultry producer Billy Gray
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.
27 November 2024 News
Advertorial: family-run farms bring farm to fork at Christmas
Hogan’s Farm from Co Meath and Waldron Family Meats from Co Roscommon guarantee quality in every cut of meat for the Simply Better Christmas range at Dunnes Stores.
20 November 2024 News
Neven Maguire: mid-week meal solutions
Mince is a versatile ingredient and one which should be in your mid-week rotation, writes Neven Maguire.
13 November 2024 Neven
Live exports of store cattle up 30%
Adam Woods takes a look at the current live export figures in what’s shaping up to be a very positive year for live exports.
31 July 2024 Markets