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Letter: technical review into accuracy of ICBF ratings needed
Letters to the Editor
The Pedigree Breeders Council is calling for a fully independent technical review into the accuracy and the impact of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation star ratings on the national herd.
Letter: technical review into accuracy of ICBF ratings needed
Letter: can vets only be educated south of the Liffey or Shannon?
4 December 2024 Letters
Letter: can vets only be educated south of the Liffey or Shannon?
Animal disease respects no borders and ensuring a high level of veterinary service throughout the island benefits our entire agricultural community, writes Gerald Roarty
Letter about farming in a derogation
4 December 2024 Letters
Letter about farming in a derogation
"Team Ireland is to retain it’s nitrates derogation – why?" - David Fennelly, Emo, Co Laois.
Letter outlining a farmer's SCEP training experience
"SCEP training" – Anne Dunphy, Lecturer, Department of Land Sciences, School of Science, SETU (Waterford)
27 November 2024 Letters
Letter about veterinary education
"On behalf of the Veterinary Working Group for reform in Irish Veterinary Education." - Ian Fleming MRCVS, Fergal Hennessy MRCVS, Shane McAuliffe BSc. MSc., James Quinn MRCVS
27 November 2024 Letters
Letter about political promises
"Disappointing soundbites from politicians regarding derogation" – David Moore, Co Cork
27 November 2024 Letters
Viability of certain crops needs to be assessed
"Corn is a sunshine crop and we have very little sunshine in this country" - Maurice Fitzgerald, Shanbally, Co Cork
20 November 2024 Letters
Regulations need to change with the climate
Real time slurry spreading – John Barlow, B.Agr.Sc, Private Agricultural Consultant, Glen of Aherlow, Co Tipperary
20 November 2024 Letters
View from China: Trump 2.0 - stakes are higher than ever
The key driver will be the demand for dairy and animal protein and the uptick in the economy will drive more consumption, writes Ian Lahiffe.
20 November 2024 Viewpoints
Letter about native hedgerows
"A longer-lasting hedge-cutter option." - Noel Daly, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Co Laois
13 November 2024 Letters
Obituary: Ivan Moffitt remembered
He was the heart of the mart, the heart of Faley Mac's and, indeed, the heart of his home.
13 November 2024 Letters
Pat O'Callaghan (Interchem) – an appreciation
Pat O'Callaghan - a person eager to learn, help and educate, he supported so many friends, family and colleagues.
6 November 2024 Letters