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Colm McCarthy: better prospects of climate policy shift in Europe
Colm McCarthy
If Ireland cut emissions to zero it would do nothing to address the global crisis.
23 December 2024 Climate and environment
Drive for sustainability has to go both ways
Farmers have to see the economic reward for doing more on sustainability, Tara McCarthy of Alltech told Lorcan Roche Kelly.
21 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: inheritance tax change a looming disaster
Labour leader Keir Starmer is obviously a very intelligent man but has a total lack of charisma and judgement, writes Joe Collingborn.
Is Mercosur the final blow for suckler farmers?
The optics of the EU doing a deal that brings South American beef into Europe may be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
11 December 2024 Dealer
Dairy management: How much meal to feed to housed cows?
With virtually all herds now fully housed, the question is how much concentrate should they be on, writes Aidan Brennan.
25 November 2024 Management
AGCO net sales down 24.8% year on year
AGCO has reported net sales of $2.6bn for the third quarter, a decrease of 24.8% compared with the third quarter of 2023.
20 November 2024 News
Sun rises on solar industry as it targets growth
The rapid rise of solar farm industry has dominated headlines as of late but the industry shows no signs of slowing down, writes Stephen Robb.
9 October 2024 News
Winter finishers need 529p/kg to breakeven
Before committing to filling sheds with store cattle for winter finishing, farmers should complete a budget.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Fast tracking female entrepreneurs
Women living in Gaeltacht regions who have started their own businesses are being supported to nurture their entrepreneurial talents through a unique enterprise scheme, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
14 August 2024 l2