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Why Ireland’s beef with Brazil is such a mismatch – they are barely aware of our existence
Irish Independent· 5 days agoIrish farm lobbyists often claim that if our island nation were to reduce its beef production,...
Scientists wary of bird flu pandemic ‘unfolding in slow motion’
Irish Independent· 5 days agoScientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic, according to Reuters interviews with more than a dozen leading disease experts.
Darragh McCullough: Why in an era of data, spin, and global finance, I often feel the finely honed...
Irish Independent· 5 days agoIt’s a time of my farming year that I often dread. We’re up to our oxters harvesting daffodil bulbs,...
How road issues set this West Cork farmer on the path to becoming an undertaker and a local...
Irish Independent· 5 days agoAlmost 20 years ago, John Michael Foley was at something of a crossroads. Well, he was actually on...
Gillian O’Sullivan: Make sure you secure your farm’s future – succession planning has never been...
Irish Independent· 5 days agoThe dairy industry has seen a noticeable uptick in herd dispersal sales this year, with projections...
‘The chicken side of the business is growing faster than the beef side’ – Supermac’s Pat McDonagh
Irish Independent· 5 days agoThe chicken side of the business of the Irish fast food restaurant chain Supermac’s is growing...
50 km/h option available on John Deere’s new 6M models
Irish Independent· 5 days agoJohn Deere’s expanded new 6M tractor series offers 17 models, including 10 above 150hp — and the...
Robin Talbot: I’m concerned we’ll be short of winter feed – here’s what I’m doing about it
Irish Independent· 5 days agoGrass growth has generally picked up, but it is still mixed. Our second-cut silage ground is growing...
‘Rubbish’ England blamed for fall in factory quotes for beef
Irish Independent· 5 days agoWith factory quotes back by 5c/kg for prime stock, and cull cows down 10c/kg, and some plants...
Vikki Wall returns to boost Meath after missing out on Olympic dream with Ireland rugby sevens
Irish Independent· 5 days agoThe LGFA’s 2021 footballer of the year Vikki Wall has returned to the Meath squad ahead of...