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Time for candidates to work for their farmer constituents
Jack Kennedy
At the very mention of water quality, anger levels rose in the western farmers and the very same happened in Kilkenny.
8 May 2024 Editorial
Editorial: WhatsApp group configurations
WhatsApp groups have become a sociological spectacle fusing all the different social permutations in your life, writes Ciara Leahy.
8 May 2024 Viewpoints
Cheddar investment in Northern Ireland
Dale Farm has moved to reward the farmer to further flatten the milk curve, and I presume to increase volumes processed on an annual basis.
BISS application - the most important job of the year
BISS – The advice remains to get an application in and to make amendments after if necessary.
8 May 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: every number behind the scoliosis scandal is that of a child in pain
Two young boys tell two powerful stories in this week's Irish Country Living. One is heartbreaking, the other heartwarming and our readers need to hear both, writes Ciara Leahy.
1 May 2024 Editorial
ACRES and fertiliser warning
Key message – know what you can spread before ordering and purchasing compound fertiliser.
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
Forestry service costs surge
A very mixed reaction from farmers to the ash dieback compensation announcement.
1 May 2024 Viewpoints
Positivity mixed with unknowns needs leadership
The 2023 results do nothing to recognise what is happening at farm level as the rug is being pulled from under farmers.
24 April 2024 Viewpoints
Weather boost mentally positive
Of even more significance is the positive mental lift the dry weather is bringing to farmers all over the country.
24 April 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: going back to basics is the key to being more energy efficient
When it comes to retrofitting your home, there are a plethora of grants available but why are incentives to upgrade your windows and doors non-existent, writes Ciara Leahy.
24 April 2024 Editorial
Is the battle for milk about to kick off?
With milk supply crashing in Ireland and further afield, the answers to the greening questions are getting or are about to get more difficult.
17 April 2024 Editorial
Editorial: super supermarkets
Shopping trends have always traveled across the Atlantic. On a recent trip to the States, Ciara Leahy looked to the future of our weekly food shop.
17 April 2024 Editorial