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Tillage
Planting in full flow while beans disappoint
Conor Kehoe
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Meath, and Dublin as winter cereals are planted in good conditions.
9 October 2024 Viewpoints
Colm McCarthy: Implications of Dublin Airport's passenger cap
If the cap survives, there will indeed be a boost for airports and regional development away from Dublin, but not where the political cheerleaders expect.
7 October 2024 Renewables
National Bioenergy Conference takes place this Thursday
IrBEA’s National Bioenergy Conference is set to take place this Thursday, October 10 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin.
Skylark Hill to hit the high notes at €6m guide price
Skylark Hill on the outskirts of Co Dublin is zoned for rural and agricultural purposes but there's no denying there is long term development potential, writes Tommy Moyles.
25 September 2024 For Sale
Taoiseach must pause plans to increase water charges - IFA
Increasing water charges at this time will exacerbate an already difficult cashflow situation on farms, IFA president Francie Gorman has said.
24 September 2024 Letters
Students shouldn't be forced abroad to study veterinary - Maria Walsh
The new courses in SETU and ATU are expected to result in an additional 80 vet graduates per year.
21 September 2024 News
Sunshine returns to ease harvest pressure
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Wexford, Dublin, and Derry as attention turns to beans and autumn drilling.
18 September 2024 Crops
73% of energy professionals say market uncertainty a barrier to finance
73% of energy professionals believe market uncertainty is the biggest barrier to financing new renewable technologies in Ireland, followed by planning challenges, according to new survey results.
18 September 2024 News
15 sheep killed in south Dublin dog attack
The incident happened on the afternoon of Friday 13 September between 3pm and 5pm during which two large dogs from a neighbour’s house attacked a flock of sheep.
17 September 2024 News
Dempsey at Large: The stresses of growth
In the critical housing and health areas, we are seeing money being invested for maximum market-based return regardless of the social or societal effects.
28 August 2024 Viewpoints
Malting barley and planting oilseed rape
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Dublin and Tipperary, as spring crops begin to be harvested.
28 August 2024 Crops
Entertainment across the four provinces
Leo Powell rounds up a selection of top entertainment from around the country in September.
28 August 2024 l2