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Thousands to descend on 38th RUAS Winter Fair

The 38th RUAS Winter Fair takes place on Thursday 12 December at Balmoral Park, Lisburn.

4 December 2024
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'The biggest problem coming for us is the wolf,' says Austrian farmer

“There were no wolves here for 200 years. The iron curtain opened up due to political changes, and since then the wolves are coming from the east." Claire McCormack reports.

27 November 2024
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Traditional hay milk farming makes a profitable comeback in Austria

While Johann Schinwald farms using the traditional Austrian hay milk method, he has invested in modern technology to make this work. Claire McCormack reports.

20 November 2024
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Dairy, beef and dual-purpose donkeys

How the Konrad family make mixed farming work in the worlds sixth smallest country.

13 November 2024
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How Swiss farmers keep society on their side

Claire McCormack reports from the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress in Switzerland.

6 November 2024
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Action sought to curb farm acquisitions by the super-rich

A spate of high-profile land purchases over the last two years has unsettled farmers, and prompted concern and anger in the sector.

16 October 2024
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Tracing one farming family's battle to stay on the land

The Murray Collection is a unique documentary history of typical Irish tenant farmers and their battle to remain on the land, writes Noel Campbell.

2 October 2024
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What Asian agriculture can learn from us – and what we can learn from them

Ireland has been a member of the Asian Development Bank since 2006 and Minister for Finance Jack Chambers sits on its board of governors. Lorcan Roche Kelly reports.

2 October 2024
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Charting 50 years at Kerry Lamb and Wool Co-op

Kerry Lamb and Wool Co-op has experienced plenty of highs and lows over its 50 years in existence.Tommy Moyles spoke to manager Seán Moriarty and chair James Brosnan.

25 September 2024
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