ON THE FARM: Indian summer perfect timing for farmers and animals
It is not unreasonable to describe what we are experiencing at the moment as an indian summer rather than autumn.
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ON THE FARM: Friends of the Irish Environment hypocritical on ‘biodiversity crisis’
‘On the Farm’ being the title of my weekly column as it would suggest usually focuses on all things farming related but the nature of the business is that it is inextricably linked to society at large because we are no longer hunters and gatherers so as a society we have abdicated food production to …
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ON THE FARM: Vehement opposition needed to Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme
Farming columnist with The Clare Echo, Joe Melody says all farming representative bodies need to unite in opposition to the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme.
‘Never-ending & cruel’ – Nugent family remain frustrated as Minister pledges to have report published ‘very shortly’
Family members of the late Pat Nugent have described their search for answers into his 1984 death as “never-ending” and “cruel”.
Do not consume notice issued to 7,500 water customers in South-East Clare
*A water tanker on site in Quin. Households across South-East Clare have been advised not to consume water after elevated levels of manganese were detected.
ON THE FARM: Simple regulation can save lives with farm safety
Farm Safety Week has just passed and for all the progress we have made in terms of efficiencies in the industry this is one area that our record is a sorry one.
Warm reception for start of Bualadh Busk
*Adam Moloney in Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Joe Buckley A summer series of outdoor performances featuring local talent has kicked off to a warm reception.
ON THE FARM: In praise of the suckler cow
*Sucklers on the Melody farm. There is something about a scent and its power to transport you away to another time or place. To even an urbanite, the sweet fragrance of hay wafting through the air on a balmy summer’s breeze can arouse a nostalgia for summers past.
Jilly & Joe’s aiding Bunratty to become ‘tourist resort on weekends’
A Bunratty hotel is promoting family fun and safety this summer through the recent opening of an alcohol-free bar.
ON THE FARM: Climate justice warriors upsetting natural course of commerce in farming sector
Joe Melody gives an insight into the damage caused by “climate justice warriors”.
