Ciaran Moran

There were 30 vehicle-related deaths at work in 2020 alone.

Over half of all work-related vehicle deaths occur on farms

Since 2010, over half of work-related deaths involving vehicles occurred on farms, while 75pc of non-worker deaths involved children on farms.

Lorries queue at border control for the port of Dover. Photo: John Sibley/Reuters

UK meat processors fear permanent damage to trade with EU

British meat processors fear losing as much as 25pc of their pre-Brexit EU trade as a result of 'massive increase' in trade friction since January 1.

Historian Dr Terence Dooley. Photo: Maynooth University

State unnecessarily keeping Land Commission records 'locked away' – Historian

A leading historian has said the Irish Land Commission records are “unnecessarily being kept locked away” by the State, preventing vital research.

Shock: The Evening Herald’s report on the shooting of Joe Molloy

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‘Little boy shot dead in Roscommon’ — the story of my grand-uncle who was shot by the Black and Tans’ when working in a field

On Holy Saturday 1921, rifle shots rang out across the north Roscommon townland of Aughnafinnegan.

Line of fire: Summerhill House in Co Meath was razed to the ground by the IRA in February 1921 after long-running agrarian agitation on the estate — it is considered the most architecturally significant ‘Big House’ destroyed during the 1920-23 period

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The land war 1920-23: Up in flames — how land hunger fuelled the burning of Ireland’s ‘Big Houses’

Historians still debate how many ‘Big Houses’ were burned across Ireland between 1920-23 as the chaos of war gripped the land.

Targeted: Milford Creamery was also attacked

Farming in the War of Independence: Co-ops in the line of fire as Crown forces take reprisals for IRA attacks

Co-op managers these days might think they have a tough job keeping the business out of the red and keeping farmers happy.

Sinn Féin MEP ‘aware’ full convergence will hit some farmers

Small to medium farmers “will lose out” as a result of efforts to further flatten farm payments, Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has stated.

Rural dwellers forced to wait 35 years for essential road repairs – Smith

Some rural residents could be waiting 35 years for essential maintenance to access roads to their homes and farms, it has been claimed.

First farm businesss connected under the National Broadband Plan

The first farm business has been successfully connected under the National Broadband Plan, it has been announced.

Glanbia make changes to peak milk restriction plans after criticism

Glanbia Ireland has announced a number of amendments to its mechanism to manage the rate of growth in peak milk supplies from next year.

Country file: Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys, and Minister for Transport and the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan launching ‘Our RuralFuture — Rural Development Policy 2021-2025’ in Croke Park/ Photo: Julien Behal

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Surge in interest in rural living ramps pressure on one-off housing decision

A much-anticipated Government decision on the future of one-off housing is expected in the coming months as local authorities in some areas face huge pressure over planning decisions.

Flat prices of as high as €4.15c/kg for Angus stock are being reported as factories struggle to fill supermarket contracts

Factories under pressure to break €4/kg barrier for beef

Meat processors are coming under pressure to break through the €4/kg barrier for base beef prices in the face of a surging UK market.

Bank of Ireland chief executive Francesca McDonagh

Farmers would rather bank online – BOI boss

Farmers would rather do their banking business online or by telephone so that they can spend their day running their farm, Bank of Ireland chief executive Francesca McDonagh has claimed.

Time is of the essence: Slurry is another important element when preparing for the silage season, and Kevin McMenamin says it’s important farmers get it on early

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Why so many farmers are getting it wrong when fertilising silage crops

Farmers not tailoring their fertiliser requirements for silage crops to the soil fertility profile of their farm risk depleting their soils’ performance.

Quality silage is all putting leafy grass into the bales or pit, so the cutting date is vitally important.

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Why you should not get hung up on silage quantity — itʼs all about quality

The old arguments favouring quantity over quality when it comes to silage doesn't cut water any more, according to Teagasc's Patrick Gibbons.

Manor Farm sources and processes approximately 50pc of all fresh chicken sold in the Irish retail market. Stock image.

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Possible use of unauthorised antibiotics on two farms sees 60,000 chickens culled

Some 60,000 chickens have been destroyed by Carton Bros, the company that produce Manor Farm chicken, over the possible use of unauthorised antibiotics, the Farming Independent understands.

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Efforts underway to secure distinction for farmland in personal insolvency laws

Farmland is intrinsically linked to farm family homes and debt secured against it should be considered relevant debt under personal insolvency legislation, according to IFA Farm Business Chairperson Rose Mary McDonagh.

Cattle just out on grass after a long winter.

148 herds fully depopulated with TB in last five years

148 herds have had to be fully depopulated as a result of bovine TB outbreaks in the last five years.

Crucial talks get underway on future of EU farm supports

The contentious issue of how EU farm supports should be targeted will be discussed at an EU leaders summit today, ahead of a ‘super trilogue’ meeting between the parliament, commission and council later this week.

The long-term land leasing market is booming, but land lessors and lessees need to consult their legal and tax advisors before signing any agreement

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Long-term land leasing deals need expert input to avoid potential disputes

There has been a surge in the number of landowners leasing their holdings through a long-term lease over the past 10 years

Glanbia Ireland has a 2.4 billion litre milk pool from 4,800 suppliers

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Other dairy co-ops reviewing processing capacity, as Glanbia moves to restrict peak milk supply

With Glanbia announcing plans to restrict milk supply growth during the peak season, a number of other dairy co-ops are also reviewing their processing capacity, the Farming Independent has learned.

EU plans to define 'genuine farmers' could have serious implications for landowners leasing out land and entitlements.

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‘Armchair’ farmers advised to hold off making ‘rash’ decisions over leased entitlements

‘Armchair’ farmers are being advised against making any 'rash' decisions over the leasing land and entitlements until further detail emerges on the reform of Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) later this year.

Teagasc are advising clients to obtain strong legal and financial advice before entering in to long term leasing deals.

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CAP uncertainty puts Teagasc advisors in a quandary

Teagasc advisors are in a quandary over how to advise clients planning to lease land and entitlements.

Hands on: BBC Countryfile host Adam Henson pictured at the Cotswold Farm Park near Cheltenham

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‘I know how lucky I am, but there’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears behind the scenes as well’

When Countryfile presenter Adam Henson and his business partner sat down around the kitchen table at the height of the Foot and Mouth Disease crisis in 2001, their farm's future was on the line.

A Beyond Meat Burger is seen on display at a store. Picture taken June 3, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

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Tesco targets a 300pc increase in 'fake meat’ products on its shelves

One of Ireland's biggest buyers of beef, Tesco UK, is to increase its sales of plant-based meat by 300pc and will reportedly offer a 'fake' meat alternative to every meat product on its UK shelves within four years.

New laws will require farmers to get prescription from vets to use antiparasitics.

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Vets could lose right to sell medicines they prescribe

The Department of Agriculture is examining the option of breaking the link between prescribing and dispensing veterinary medicines in the implementation of a new EU directive which will place restrictions on the sale of certain products.

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‘No comment’ from Minister or Department over report investigations were hampered

The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and his Department have declined to comment on revelations in a Sunday Independent report by Paul Kimmage that alleged fraud and regulation breaches have not been properly investigated in cases dating back almost a decade.

Ciaran Moran

Over half of all work-related vehicle deaths occur on farms

UK meat processors fear permanent damage to trade with EU

State unnecessarily keeping Land Commission records 'locked away' – Historian

‘Little boy shot dead in Roscommon’ — the story of my grand-uncle who was shot by the Black and Tans’ when working in a field

The land war 1920-23: Up in flames — how land hunger fuelled the burning of Ireland’s ‘Big Houses’

Farming in the War of Independence: Co-ops in the line of fire as Crown forces take reprisals for IRA attacks

Sinn Féin MEP ‘aware’ full convergence will hit some farmers

Rural dwellers forced to wait 35 years for essential road repairs – Smith

First farm businesss connected under the National Broadband Plan

Glanbia make changes to peak milk restriction plans after criticism

Surge in interest in rural living ramps pressure on one-off housing decision

Factories under pressure to break €4/kg barrier for beef

Farmers would rather bank online – BOI boss

Why so many farmers are getting it wrong when fertilising silage crops

Why you should not get hung up on silage quantity — itʼs all about quality

Possible use of unauthorised antibiotics on two farms sees 60,000 chickens culled

Efforts underway to secure distinction for farmland in personal insolvency laws

148 herds fully depopulated with TB in last five years

Crucial talks get underway on future of EU farm supports

Long-term land leasing deals need expert input to avoid potential disputes

Other dairy co-ops reviewing processing capacity, as Glanbia moves to restrict peak milk supply

‘Armchair’ farmers advised to hold off making ‘rash’ decisions over leased entitlements

CAP uncertainty puts Teagasc advisors in a quandary

‘I know how lucky I am, but there’s a lot of blood, sweat and tears behind the scenes as well’

Tesco targets a 300pc increase in 'fake meat’ products on its shelves

Vets could lose right to sell medicines they prescribe

‘No comment’ from Minister or Department over report investigations were hampered

Meat factories face grilling over price cuts

‘Agri-environmental scheme ‘is not the new REPS’ – McConalogue

Concerns raised over CPO powers of new Land Development Agency