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Editorial Opinion

All the latest opinion and comments on the Irish agricultural industry from the Farmers Journal editorial team.

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Colm McCarthy - will COP 29 make a difference?

Flying 20,000 people to remote Baku will have made a non-trivial contribution to carbon emissions all on its own.

20 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS

UK targets 81% reduction in emissions by 2035

UK leader went to COP 29 and while he made a tweak to UK emissions reduction commitment, the journey remains basically the same.

17 November 2024 NEWS
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Opinion: the big election preview - part one

From Kerry across to Wexford and back again to Clare, here's a look at half the rural constituencies in the general election.

16 November 2024
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Editorial: hill farmer policy failure uncovered

The potential upside is that these farmers have what the EU now values very highly, but has paid very little for.

13 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Big turnout required at UFU Eikon event

The event takes place at 7.30pm on Monday 18 November at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn

13 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Changes coming

All of these uncertainties leave a major exporter such as Ireland's food sector dependent on meeting quality criteria.

13 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Nitrogen vs clover

Weather conditions are ideal for aphids, the same conditions also seem to favour slugs.

13 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Colm McCarthy: what Trump's victory may mean for Ireland's exports

Trade access to US markets and the tax bonanza are under threat with the focus on protectionism in the recent US election.

13 November 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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COP29 set to be low-key event

The annual gathering to discuss the global response to climate change starts this coming week, but has attracted little attention.

10 November 2024 NEWS