ON THE FARM: New Year heralds new hope & time to reflect
Clare Echo farming columnist Joe Melody reflects on 2020 from an agricultural perspective and points to a rallying in the dairy sector to make a decent year.
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Crowe warns of ‘major accident’ if Cratloe slip-road is not extended
A Clare councillor has warned that “a major accident” is on the cards if a slip road joining the dual-carriageway is not extended.
ON THE FARM: We can do well by doing good
We can do well by doing good. I believe that this statement is something generations of Clare farmers are a testament to.
ON THE FARM: Optics exists surrounding the cheque from Brussels
Optics do not reveal the whole story when it comes to ‘the cheque from Brussels’ received by farmers according to Clare Echo farming columnist Joe Melody.
ON THE FARM: Pyne family demonstrate what is possible with correct attitude & energy
Diversity! It’s a word that has a ring to it, it sounds rather noble but in the age of diversity training in large companies we seem to be moving away from diversity in farming.
National young biodiversity farmer of the year award for Melody
Clare’s Joe Melody has been named as the 2020 National Rural Network Biodiversity Farmer of the Year at this year’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards.
ON THE FARM: Irish interests must come first in our food choices
With nationalism on the brain, The Clare Echo’s farming columnist Joe Melody says we need to place Irish interests as a priority when food shopping.
ON THE FARM: Veganism arguments are flawed
Co-operative spirit in the world of farming is best says The Clare Echo farming columnist Joe Melody who also hit out at the basis for arguments in favour of veganism.
Minister for Justice receives inquiry into investigation of Clare man’s death 36 years ago
A Clare family are anxiously waiting for an update from the Department of Justice surrounding the death of a 23 year old man in 1986.
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park to close to public in January as Craggaunowen and Knappogue remain shut
Shannon Heritage operated sites will close to the public from January to April next year.
