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Caution urged as land lease battles kick off
Declan O’Brien
While Teagasc is urging caution on land rentals, auctioneers report a 'strong appetite' for grazing ground.
20 November 2024 News
Harris to revamp farming payments
The Taoiseach says that the 'costs incurred/income forgone' model is seeing farmers walk away from schemes.
20 November 2024 Management
Bluetongue outbreak implications laid bare
Adam Woods reports from the Teagasc beef conference which took place in Carrick-on-Shannon this week.
Analysis: farming promises in party manifestos
With detailed manifestos from all the major parties listing specific costed policies for farming, what exactly is on offer?
20 November 2024 News
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 Feature
Department defers work permit pay hikes
Proposed increases of between €2,000 and €5,000 per year to work permit holders have been put on hold by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
20 November 2024 News
Concerns over farm privacy and vet workloads with new medicine rules
James Hanly asked merchants, co-ops and vets for their opinions of the changes signed into law by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
20 November 2024 News
Editorial: political promises broken on land tax
The fact that over 6,000 farmers turned up to from all over Northern Ireland on Monday night answers a lot.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
Labour holds firm on inheritance tax
Government ministers continue to argue that most UK farms will not be affected by the changes to inheritance tax.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Changes afoot for slurry storage
While there is set to be additional grant aid and a relaxation of planning restrictions, new figures on capacity may result in more falling out of compliance.
20 November 2024 Buildings
How is artificial intelligence changing the workplace?
With over one-third of Irish employers adopting AI into their business for day-to-day jobs, HR managers and employees need to know the implications of this technology, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs
More than half of employees are looking for an increase in salary
As many as 53% of Irish employees are likely to ask for a pay rise next year. It is important to know how to approach negotiations to maximise your chances of getting one, writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 November 2024 Agri jobs