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2 days ago |
independent.ie | Ciaran Moran |Jack Joy
Co-op says it has ‘a duty to protect the reputation of its employees and members’Dairygold has defended its move to issue legal letters to concerned suppliers, hitting out at “personalised and derogatory” online comments targeting individuals and the society. In a statement, the co-op said it has a duty to protect the reputation of its employees and members, and that the legal action was aimed at removing the remarks and preventing further posts.
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6 days ago |
independent.ie | Ciaran Moran
Toyota’s jeep has been the gold standard on Irish farms for decades but with the latest model starting at €57,192 plus VAT, is it a luxury too far? When the construction industry collapsed after the 2008 crash, many young men in Rural Ireland turned their back on the sector and aimed for college. But one lad in the west took the road less travelled – into a construction apprenticeship while part-time farming at home. By the time he qualified, the building boom had returned, and so had the money.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | Ciaran Moran
The Farming Independent understands the Minister told the meeting of industry stakeholders of the rising toll of bovine TB (bTB) on Irish farmers and set out a series of new measures aimed at curbing its spread — including a return to movement restrictions for cattle from high-risk herds, a move that has already drawn sharp criticism from farming groups. Over 41,600 reactors were disclosed in 2024, a 44% increase on the previous year.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | Ciaran Moran
The ifac-authored report reveals that the financial toll of TB eradication on farmers far exceeds the €100 million in public spending regularly cited by government. The IFA says the true cost to the farming community - including unpaid labour, veterinary fees, and loss of production - is “unsustainable” and must be addressed in any future strategy.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | Ciaran Moran
The minister criticises planting restrictions – despite current Government policy which prohibits afforestation on deep peat due to its climate and biodiversity impactMinister of State for Forestry Michael Healy-Rae has said he and his department are looking at planting more trees on peatland — a move that would mark a major reversal of current forestry policy, which prohibits afforestation on deep peat due to environmental concerns.
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