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Opinion: What lies ahead for McLenaghan’s UFU presidency?

N.Ireland

about 1 month ago

Opinion: What lies ahead for McLenaghan’s UFU presidency?

John McLenaghan assumes the presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) at a time of significant challenge for farming in Northern Ireland.

Opinion: UFU’s William Irvine leaves a legacy for good

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

Opinion: UFU’s William Irvine leaves a legacy for good

William Irvine can look back on his six years as an Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) office bearer with tremendous satisfaction.

Opinion: Is a spell of more normal weather on the way?

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Opinion: Is a spell of more normal weather on the way?

Met Éireann is indicating that a return to more normal weather could be coming our way over the next fortnight.

Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers

N.Ireland

2 months ago

Opinion: Mental stress and anxiety taking an inordinate toll on young farmers

It is hard not to conclude that mental stress and anxiety are the two greatest health challenges facing farmers of all ages.

Letter to the editor: Value food? Then value producers – UFU

N.Ireland

5 months ago

Letter to the editor: Value food? Then value producers – UFU

As another year draws to a close, it is a natural time to pause, reflect, and take stock. UFU president, William Irvine reviews the year.

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Opinion: An all-island bTB eradication policy makes absolute sense

The confirmation that Dublin and Belfast have agreed to tackle the scourge of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) on an all-island basis makes sense

Opinion: An all-island bTB eradication policy makes absolute sense

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Letter to the editor: Focus needed on better animal health in Europe

As the EU wrestles with the future of its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Europe is facing...

Letter to the editor: Focus needed on better animal health in Europe

Opinion

10 months ago

Opinion: How sustainable or secure is digital farming?

All the leading tractor manufacturers and various international farming bodies, such as CEMA, are urging the adoption of digital farming

Opinion: How sustainable or secure is digital farming?

Opinion

about 1 year ago

Opinion: EU-UK trade deal makes perfect sense for Irish agriculture

So, nine years after the Brexit vote, the UK and the EU have come up with a trade deal that makes perfect sense for Irish agriculture.

Opinion: EU-UK trade deal makes perfect sense for Irish agriculture

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Opinion: What makes the Balmoral Show so popular?

The 156th Balmoral Show, one of the biggest agricultural shows on the island, is officially underway from today (Wednesday, May 14)

Opinion: What makes the Balmoral Show so popular?

N.Ireland

about 1 year ago

Opinion: Irish agriculture is on the front foot, at last

Irish agriculture can look forward to a very bright future, one that will see sustainable farm gate prices being maintained as a reality.

Opinion: Irish agriculture is on the front foot, at last

Opinion

about 1 year ago

Opinion: Potential of malting barley must be maximised

Decisions taken this week by tillage farmers will determine the actual tonnages of malting barley produced in Ireland this year.

Opinion: Potential of malting barley must be maximised

Opinion

about 1 year ago

Opinion: Field work has taken off but safety remains the priority

Field work is about to go into overdrive as spring turnout takes effect, making safety an even more pressing issue for farmers.

Opinion: Field work has taken off but safety remains the priority

Opinion

over 1 year ago

Opinion: The re-classification of CO2 as friend not foe

US president Donald Trump has not lost any time in putting into practice his pledge to reverse the...

Opinion: The re-classification of CO2 as friend not foe

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

Opinion: No show like an agri show in Northern Ireland

It’s over – so ends another agricultural show season in Northern Ireland – possibly...

Opinion: No show like an agri show in Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

Opinion: Modern farming practices must be made safer

Modern farming practices are centred on the use of machinery and equipment that are powerful and...

Opinion: Modern farming practices must be made safer

Opinion

almost 2 years ago

Opinion: Resilience is the new watchword as machinery sales lag

It has been a disappointing sales season for the machinery trade, but it was not unexpected as...

Opinion: Resilience is the new watchword as machinery sales lag

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

Opinion: What does the UK election result mean for farmers in NI?

So, as many had previously predicted, we now have a new government in London, courtesy of the 2024 UK general election...

Opinion: What does the UK election result mean for farmers in NI?

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