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Colm McCarthy: Lower tax rate on green diesel is not a subsidy

There are tolls on parts of the inter-urban road network and at a few locations in Dublin but government has been scared to introduce direct road user charging

VIEWPOINTS 7 May 2025

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Achill farmers seek urgent action on wildfires

Achill farmers seek urgent action on wildfires

NEWS 7 May 2025

JCB hydrogen diggers given green light for UK road use

JCB hydrogen diggers given green light for UK road use

NEWS 1 May 2025

Seaside second block gets major infrastructure upgrade

Seaside second block gets major infrastructure upgrade

Seaside second block gets major infrastructure upgrade

INFRASTRUCTURE 23 April 2025

Seeing double with two underpasses in Cork

Seeing double with two underpasses in Cork

Seeing double with two underpasses in Cork

INFRASTRUCTURE 23 April 2025

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Over 100,000 cattle and sheep lost or dead in Australian floods

Over 100,000 cattle and sheep lost or dead in Australian floods

That’s according to early estimates from Queensland Department of Primary Industries (DPI), which also said that it expects this figure to rise in the coming days.

NEWS 7 January 2025

Family farm would be ‘negatively impacted’ by Slane bypass proposal

Family farm would be ‘negatively impacted’ by Slane bypass proposal

Paul Murphy reports from an An Bord Pleanála hearing on the Slane bypass in Co Meath.

NEWS 7 January 2025

Annual maintenance required on farm roadways

Annual maintenance required on farm roadways

Martin Merrick looks at some areas that farmers may need to draw attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.

BUILDINGS 7 January 2025

Storm damage leaves Cong residents offline in road survey

Storm damage leaves Cong residents offline in road survey

Plans to build a relief road around Cong village anger residents who are unable to respond to a council survey on the project, as they remain without internet and phone connections after storm Éowyn

NEWS 7 January 2025

‘No transition period’ as rural speed limits set to change

‘No transition period’ as rural speed limits set to change

On Friday 7 February, the speed limit on many rural local roads will change from 80km/h to 60km/h.

NEWS 7 January 2025

‘I had to dig myself out’ – IFA chair

‘I had to dig myself out’ – IFA chair

The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to some of the IFA county chairs of some of the worst-affected regions after the heavy snow and freezing temperatures.

NEWS 7 January 2025

Kerry farmers help HSE deliver essential medical supplies

Kerry farmers help HSE deliver essential medical supplies

The IFA is working in conjunction with the HSE to help deliver essential medical supplies and personnel.

NEWS 7 January 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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