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Forestry
Strict import controls needed for used forestry machinery – IFA
James Hanly
The association hopes that these controls will ensure all imported used forestry machinery goes through strict biosecurity measures to stop the spread of harmful diseases.
Strict import controls needed for used forestry machinery – IFA
Organic scheme – livestock help counter abandonment
19 March 2025 Letters
Organic scheme – livestock help counter abandonment
"Livestock help counter land abandonment on difficult land" - Name & details with the editor.
If a tillage industry is to survive, it’s going to need serious support
19 March 2025 Letters
If a tillage industry is to survive, it’s going to need serious support
"If a tillage industry is to survive here, its going to need serious long-term support," - Liam Dunne, Bray House, Athy, Co Kildare.
Sharing shareholder detail is concerning
"The public exposure of such personal financial details has led to concerns." - Jason Fleming, Kerry IFA county chairman
19 March 2025 Letters
TB failure
"This is a perfect example of a bad workman "blaming his tools". - Thomas Clinton, Drakerath, Carlanstown, Kells, Co Meath.
12 March 2025 Letters
Promote not demote ICBF’s Euro-Star indexes
"I need each cow to pay her way." - Denis Large, suckler farmer, Co Tipperary
12 March 2025 Letters
Injustice of the TB income supplement is very clear
"Injustice of the TB Income Supplement" - name & details with the editor.
12 March 2025 Letters
Pedigree breeders' open letter to the ICBF
Pedigree Breeders Council letter to ICBF - Ken Hill, Irish Pedigree Breeders Council.
5 March 2025 Letters
Request for views from farmers: mental health matters
'The experiences of members of Ireland’s farming families need to be heard.' - Dr Siobhán O'Connor, associate professor, School of Health & Human Performance, Dublin City University.
5 March 2025 Letters
Upset over change to ICBF ratings
"We were stunned, angry and I felt so annoyed and upset at the financial situation he found himself in." - Margaret Lehane, Kanturk, Co Cork
26 February 2025 Letters
ABP Food Group responds on finances
"ABP is the largest route to market for Irish beef and lamb from Irish farmers." - Frank Stephenson, CEO, ABP Food Group.
26 February 2025 Letters
Teagasc rejects climate-denying claim
"Response to the letter from Dr Murphy-Bokern" - Dr Karl Richards, Head of the Teagasc Climate Centre, Johnstown Castle, Co Wexford
26 February 2025 Letters