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Editorial: Mercosur back track?

Be sure that beef farmers are watching political soundings with keen interest.

18 December 2024 VIEWPOINTS

Editorial: ICBF analysis - CBV does work

Not publishing evaluations for breeders is a big step that could have long lasting impact.

18 December 2024 VIEWPOINTS
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Mercosur deal bursts beef positivity

At a European level the fact is that 200,000t of South American beef is entering the EU already, so this deal means it can now come in at a cheaper entry cost.

11 December 2024
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Editorial: business case for Kerry

If a leading milk price can be paid then the business can work, Jack Kennedy writes.

11 December 2024
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Northern inheritance bombshell

Around half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accounting for 80% of farmed land, could be affected by the inheritance tax changes.

11 December 2024
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Editorial: positive sounds on 2025 margins emerge

The Teagasc Outlook conference for 2025 pointed towards some positivity on farm income front, although after a challenging 2023.

4 December 2024
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Editorial: shop green, shop local

During these December days, you can shop green, shop local, even if that is online.

4 December 2024
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Farm payments – a mixed bag

The rollout of payments under these two schemes and the Eco Scheme is among the best in Europe.

4 December 2024
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Stocking rate debate

The Department highlighted that they are now moving to a ‘nutrient surplus’ model, which will mean different actions and farm responses for different soil types and different parts of the country.

4 December 2024
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