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Easiest way to avoid phone spying
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The dealer hears EU officials are going to great lengths to avoid US espionage.
Butter wars in the US
16 April 2025 Dealer
Butter wars in the US
The Dealer was bemused to see the Minister for Agriculture promoting both Kerrygold and Truly Grass Fed butter on his recent trade mission to the US.
McIlroy’s Masters menu
16 April 2025 Dealer
McIlroy’s Masters menu
Rory McIlroy will have fresh pressure on him for the 2026 Masters - choosing a menu for the champions dinner.
Macra's next president is well-connected.
Josephine O'Neill has connections to a former Minister for Agriculture and a former Macra president, among others.
16 April 2025 Dealer
Hats off to the Department BISS clinics
We are quick to criticize the Department when they get things wrong, but the BISS clinics being held all over the country are to be commended.
16 April 2025 Dealer
Cooler heads emerge in tariff row
It's still early days for the Trump tariff regime, but resistance is emerging within his own Republican Party.
9 April 2025 Dealer
The Cats that got the cream
The Dealer never thought the day would come when pigs would fly, but the day certainly has when cattle have.
9 April 2025 Dealer
Cycling for farming research
Veronica White, who grew up in the Netherlands, came up with the novel way to investigate how women working on England’s farms imagine what the future of food production could look like.
9 April 2025 Dealer
A very plaques welcome
The Dealer was at the launch of Vista Milk's second phase in Moorepark, where one Teagasc leader was quick to spot an opportunity.
9 April 2025 Dealer
Breian Carroll leaves ACA
The Agricultural Consultants Association (ACA) is looking for a new general secretary.
9 April 2025 Dealer
Pallaskenry Agricultural College party
Those who were in the 1974/75 class are asked to contact Salesian Agricultural College.
9 April 2025 Dealer
April Fool’s for Tipp suppliers?
The embattled Tipperary town based co-op, which has now merged with Arrabawn sent a confusing text message to suppliers during the week.
9 April 2025 Dealer