1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1778+ words) The general perception of farmers is that they have a chip on their shoulder. Like most perceptions, there is some truth in it. Farmers as a rule have worked their entire lives. As children, they put in full days at…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (153+ words) Twenty-five years ago this week, the US came to a standstill after terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon near Washington DC. That same week, Glanbia had organised a trip to the US for its directors…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (447+ words) There were two interesting gatherings last week. The first was the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) gathering held at FBD’s Killashee Hotel, just outside Naas. The other was an informal group of concerned farmers and scientists held in Tipperary town. The…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (214+ words) Irish Farmers Journal Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the publication of a report produced by a Land Use Working Group (LUWG) entitled Land of Plenty?. The working group, chaired by the NI director of the Food, Farming and Countryside…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (499+ words) Growing up on a dairy farm in the west of Ireland, I learned early on that animal health and food safety are two sides of the same coin. You respect the inputs you use on farm and you certainly learn…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (768+ words) Horticulture growers hopeful for a permanent scheme capable of supplying non-EU workers with seasonal permits to travel to Irish farms to pick fruit and vegetables look like they will be left waiting at least another year before the Government moves…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (892+ words) A new campaign aimed at reconnecting Irish consumers with the origins of their food has been launched amid growing concern that younger generations are losing touch with farming and the people who produce what ends up on their plates. Our…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (325+ words) Almost £240m in Farm Sustainability Payments was issued to NI farmers on Tuesday, DAERA has confirmed. “The fact that 97% of eligible applicants received payment on the first day reflects our commitment to delivering support effectively,” said Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir. The…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (494+ words) Overview reports setting out some of the data that will be considered in Ireland’s bid to prove that the nitrates derogation complies with EU environmental directives have been published by the Department of Agriculture. The Department has said that these…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (338+ words) Member states look like they are leaning towards rejecting major plans to tighten the next CAP’s active farmer definition. The active farmer definition sets out the minimum conditions a farmer must meet to claim any direct payments under CAP, such…...