‘We’re the scapegoats’ – Clare farmers sceptical of emission targets
Clare farmers are sceptical of new environmental targets set out by the Government which will see the agriculture industry reduce their carbon output by 25%.
Joe Melody
ON THE FARM: Palpable sense of anticipation for Spring’s arrival
Our off season is coming to an end in the next few days as we welcome the first of our new born calves for 2022.
ON THE FARM: Melody’s Christmas wishes
Farming columnist, Joe Melody gives a taste of his Christmas wishes in the world of agriculture.
A potential Fine Gael Joe show while Conway & Howard remain in mix as party considers prospective General Election candidates
APPROACHES have been made at a national level as Fine Gael begin the process of identifying suitable General Election candidates.
‘We’re delighted to fly the Irish flag in Europe’ – Melody Farm Eggs shortlisted at European Congress
*Founder of Melody Farm Eggs. Photograph: John Mangan AN EGG enterprise from Newmarket-on-Fergus has been shortlisted in the top fourteen of EU member states at the European Congress of Young Farmers.
ON THE FARM: Optimism for dry stock sector was badly needed
As the last cow is dried of on our farm for her winter break, one can’t help but cast a cursory reflection over the farming year that was even if we’re not at the finish line of 2021 yet.
ON THE FARM: An exceptional early winter for farming
As I write this weeks column, I’m looking out the window towards the River Shannon, its majestic vista has been obscured by a wall of fog which is slowly burning off in the crisp November sunshine.
ON THE FARM: Paris protocols illustrate sustainability of Irish agriculture
‘Pseudoscience’ of the Kyoto Treaty may wreak havoc on rural Ireland, writes farming columnist Joe Melody.
ON THE FARM: Our best autumn in memory for grass growth
Autumn 2021 will be remembered as the best autumn in recent memory for grass growth however even with that said we are transitioning the dairy herd from a diet of grass and three kilograms of meal to a diet that by next week will be a trio made up of grass, silage and meal.
ON THE FARM: Family farming structure imbues a sense of decency
Family Farming is something that Ireland has always prided itself on and always preceded its reputation when it came to marketing our produce at home and abroad.