All the latest opinion and comments on the Irish agricultural industry from the Farmers Journal editorial team.
If we needed an example of new needless bureaucracy causing frustration, expense and potential environmental damage, we have it in this case.
It is six months since the Agri-Food Regulator board asked the Minister for additional powers
Water, and specifically nitrates levels, is emerging as the key determinant of possible future progress in Irish farming.
In our recent soil test, I was horrified to find that the soil was index 1 for K (potassium).
A number of events are planned over the coming weeks to make farmers aware of changes to farm support.
The Chinese beef industry has grown very quickly and is trying to adapt to meet demand.
Farm land prices in Armagh and Down are the highest anywhere in NI and potentially the whole of the UK.
A tariff for the EU will affect Ireland more than other EU members given the high export share, but may not be the end of the damage.
Not allowing a chimney where an ordinary fire or stove could be installed and used defies common sense.
