Uphill battle
I have long held the view that those who have a responsibility for planning the future of agriculture,...
Demise of the small farm
Recently, there has been a plethora of reports coming from the European Commission promising better...
A global challenge
Agriculture has been the centre of attention over the last month.
One-cut roulette
Do I hear voices predicting a fodder shortage following this year’s harvest?
Unfair tax
It appears from the many calls to our office that contractors in certain parts of the country are...
A driving force
Over the last 50 years, Ireland has increased its agricultural output beyond all expectations.
U-turns
Over the last month, several serious issues have hit the headlines, which will affect farmers and...
Better deal for contractors
I regularly meet with groups of agricultural contractors to discuss their worries and what is happening...
Farmers unrest
Recent unrest among farmers in Europe is worrying and the issues that they are demonstrating about...
Show a united front
Looking at the election of the new leaders of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), two remarkable...
Just do it
I am now regularly taking our newest four-legged family member for long walks.
Farmers have human rights too
When we look at players in the farming sector, how could we categorise the relationship between farmers...
Should we welcome compulsory testing?
The proverbial has already hit the fan following the Road Safety Authority’s announcement of its plans...
Paying dearly for cheap imports
Thanks to all who contacted me following last month’s article. I’m delighted to say all the comments...
Climate change contribution
We are all contributing to climate change in more ways than we realise due to the lifestyle we choose,...
One man’s vision
Even these days, it can be controversial to talk about the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, or even praise...
Wake up and smell the coffee
While most involved in the agricultural world are grappling with the day-to-day issues affecting farmers...
What if...?
Most people will have had a dream or fantasy at some time in their lives. I certainly have. My dream...
Brave man
It’s a rare occasion when someone takes on the might of Revenue, when they feel unjustly treated,...
A simple question?
There are times when you lose the will to live; trying to get simple information from local authorities...