# Quack
#Farmers
# #delicious Ethics
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# #delicious Ethics
Nestlé wants 100% of their cocoa to come from sustainable sources
The company is working to ensure agricultural practices are sustainable and that safe and healthy working conditions are in place.
# SOCIAL LIFE
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# SOCIAL LIFE
'There’s much more to Macra than farming'
It’s a club that boasts about 8,000 members throughout the country, but what is Macra na Feirme and why do people join?
# Giant Haystacks
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# Giant Haystacks
Farmers: We'll keep haystacks piled at the Minister's door until we get answers
“We are here, and the hay is here. We intend to stay until we get satisfactory answers.”
# In A Baaaad Way
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# In A Baaaad Way
Sheep and cattle farmers say they are struggling and want newly-elected MEPs to help
The ICSA says that money from Europe is being sent to already profitable dairy farms.
# Steady On
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# Steady On
Advice for beef farmers: Think twice before you squeeze...
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association said meat factories are giving the impression that young bull beef is not wanted but we need to make sure live exports are viable.
# Selfies On The Farm
# Selfies On The Farm
10 farm selfies that prove the word 'felfie' should be in the dictionary
Forget your selfie – it’s all about the felfie.
# Opinion
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# Opinion
Opinion: Irish farmers must stand up for change – or else sleep with one eye open
The reality is that this globalisation of our food and agricultural system is failing consumers, the environment and our farmers.
# Farmers
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# Farmers
Ireland likely to be less than 1% over end of year milk quota
This is the last year the Irish dairy sector will be unbound by quota restrictions.
# Moolah
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# Moolah
Growth sector: AIB unveils €500m farm fund
Growth predicted for dairy sector in particular once quotas are removed.
# Negative Impact
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# Negative Impact
Legislation intended to protect consumers could lead to price increases and job losses
The Competition and Consumer Protection Bill seeks to implement several reforms, including updated regulation of the grocery sector.
# Burn
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# Burn
Farmers warned not to start fires on their land
Thousands of acres of forestry has been burned in recent years.
# Udder Disgrace
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# Udder Disgrace
Coveney to dairy farmers: You're (still) producing too much milk
Ireland’s volume of milk supplies in January was above what is allowed under EU quotas.
# Malnutrition
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# Malnutrition
NUI Galway develops vitamin-rich crop to combat malnutrition in Africa
Up to 500,000 children in developing countries go blind each year due to vitamin A deficiency.
# Fine Heifer
# Fine Heifer
Irish lad hits the Ploughing Championships to pick up some farmers
The Buachaill is nothing if not persistent.
# Funding For Farmers
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# Funding For Farmers
Over €12.5 billion committed to agriculture over the next seven years
“It covers everything from hill farmers to suckler cows,” Enda Kenny said today.
# Accidents
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# Accidents
46 people killed in workplace accidents last year
The HSA said it was particularly concerned about the deaths of four children on farms in 2013.
# Marriage
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# Marriage
Could pre-nups help Ireland's young farmers?
With divorce came the fear that farms could be could be broken up, along with a marriage.
# Mad Cows
# Mad Cows
This $110 cologne will make you attractive to cows
Guaranteed to make them moo-n over you.
# Budget 2014
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# Budget 2014
ICSA: No nasty surprises for farmers in the Budget
Coveney announced €195 million for the disadvantaged areas scheme but a cost benefit view has farmers on edge.
# Not The News
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# Not The News
Why bankers are just like Hobbits: The week's news skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: Most people ‘too stupid’ to emigrate, farmers want gun money, and Diageo unlikely to face charges over Arthur’s Day…
# Abortion
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# Abortion
Survey finds 63 per cent of farmers agree with abortion legislation
More female farmers surveyed were opposed to the legislation than the men surveyed.
# Farming
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# Farming
Payments under €125m scheme for disadvantaged farmers start today
The payments are given to farmers living in areas considered to be at a particular disadvantaged due to factors like location in a mountainous area or restrictions due to preservation.
# Rural Ireland
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# Rural Ireland
More than 81% of farmers support gun ownership rights
Eight out of ten farmers say they should have the right to own a gun to protect themselves and their property.
# Farming
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# Farming
Gardaí and PSNI work together to stop livestock theft
Over the summer there was an increase in livestock thefts reported in Cavan and Monaghan.
# Agri Porn
# Agri Porn
Road frontage, farmer’s tans and flat caps: It’s the 2014 Irish Farmer Calendar
Filled with 100% Irish beef, it features real-life farmers from across the country.
# Peru
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# Peru
Peru's coca growers being encouraged to switch to... coffee plants
Not a bad idea in the fight against drugs – but low prices and coffee plant diseases getting in the way.
# Big Cat
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# Big Cat
‘Big cat’ suspected in spate of sheep killings
Sheep in local farms were discovered dead, having been killed violently, with others found bloodied and injured.
# CATTLE THEFTS
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# CATTLE THEFTS
Calves are being "stolen to order" in border counties
An increase in livestock thefts has been reported in Cavan and Monaghan recently.
# Country Life
# Country Life
17 most annoying things about growing up in the country
The Irish countryside would really get on your nerves, if you didn’t love it so much.
# Farm To Fridge
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# Farm To Fridge
Getting your food from farm to fridge - farmers show you how
Irish farmers are tweeting about their day-to-day lives, work and produce over @TweetingFarmers.
# Crunch Time
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# Crunch Time
Progress made on CAP reform as Luxembourg meetings continue
The IFA has reacted somewhat positively to the movements in Europe but still has warnings.
# Incognito
# Incognito
US secret agents are dressing up as Irish farmers during the G8
Local residents have said they’ll stick out because their tractors are brand new.
# Student Grants
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# Student Grants
New FG junior minister says Quinn grants plan has been 'dealt with'
Tom Hayes’ statement would appear to place him at odds with the education minister.
# Fishing
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# Fishing
European Parliament reaches agreement on controversial fisheries reform
This follows tough negotiations by the Irish Presidency and strong protests here.
# Farmers
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# Farmers
Tractors, dogs and sandwiches: 5,000 farmers protest in Dublin
The demonstration was held against proposed reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy.
# Farming
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# Farming
Minister 'energised and determined' to get good deal for Irish farmers
EU agricultures ministers are meeting at Dublin Castle this morning for further discussions on CAP reforms, while members of the Irish Farmers’ Association plan to protest in the city today.
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