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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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Devising new farm schemes isn’t easy

In the past, NI mainly relied on the bureaucrats in Brussels to come up with farm schemes

11 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Opinion: Mercosur migraine hits government honeymoon before wedding

With a Mercosur deal across the table after 24 years, the new government has its first farming headache.

7 December 2024 OPINION
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World Agrifood Innovation Forum a big deal in China

Feeding the world is clearly an area where science and development can build bridges.

6 December 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Inheritance tax allowances and tax shelters

Inheritance taxes are unpopular, precisely because they will rarely match ability to pay, especially for farming assets.

4 December 2024 OPINION
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Kerry deal allows shareholders to regain control

Kerry proposal releases value and includes rewards for shareholders who have been patient for many years. Vote yes, writes Joe Gill.

4 December 2024 OPINION
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Dithering has put farmers in a bad place with TB

There has been a repeated failure by government to deal with the reservoir of TB in wildlife

4 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade

With three seats gained in Cork - and in the fight for a seat in Carlow-Kilkenny - the Social Democrats have had a good election.

1 December 2024 OPINION
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Opinion: 10 takeaways from day one of the general election count

With first counts almost completed, we can see how Ireland has voted in this election. But what kind of government will we get as a result?

30 November 2024 OPINION
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Farmers must stick together on IHT battle

Collective action is important if farmers are to convince government that changes are required to IHT plans.

27 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND