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Social sustainability the key to rural development
Janine Kennedy
How do we ensure our rural communities not just survive, but thrive, as we make changes to meet our climate targets? We talk with farmer and podcaster Noel Clancy, writes Janine Kennedy.
9 October 2024 Features
Desperate Farmhusband: the countdowns are on
It's officially the time of year when our Desperate Farmhusband starts thinking ahead.
11 September 2024 Features
Desperate Farmhusband: you can ‘check out’ of the farm – but you can never leave
Our Desperate Farmhusband took a holiday and the farm didn’t fall apart in his absence. Maybe he could be tempted to go somewhere again?
Perfect time for Irish lamb as it reaches ‘full flavour potential’
Many associate lamb with springtime and Easter, but to get the most from its unique flavour, the time to enjoy Irish lamb is now, writes Janine Kennedy.
11 September 2024 News
Desperate Farmhusband: one foot in the bog; one foot in the future
Would it be so wrong to throw the kids into the bog for a day to show them what it's like to foot some turf - even if we have air-to-water in the house? Our Desperate Farmhusband wonders.
7 August 2024 Features
Desperate farmwife: when your partner has 'farm tunnel vision'
Taking a tough love approach can shock your farming partner into spending more time with the family, writes our Desperate Farmwife.
24 July 2024 Features