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"One moment off-balance and my leg was gone"
Farmers involved in agricultural accidents tell their stories to warn others of work hazards.
Column: Why I wanted to make a movie about isolation in rural Ireland
IFTA Rising Star winner, Gerard Barrett, says people in Ireland don’t talk enough about how they feel – which can lead to tragedy. In making his award-winning movie, Pilgrim Hill, for just €4500, he lifted the lid on loneliness experienced by country farmers.
Government announces €1 million fodder fund for farmers
The money will be used to reduce the price of imported fodder.
Kenny acknowledges 'close relationship between farmers and their animals'
Taoiseach Enda Kenny admitted that some farmers were experiencing difficulties with fodder shortages because of the recent bad weather but ruled out setting up a special task force on the issue.
FF calls on Coveney to 'put his money where his mouth is' and solve fodder issue
Fianna Fáil’s Éamon Ó Cuív has said that farmers are now paying up to €80 for a bale of silage and have been “dramatically let down.”
Spring has arrived but with nighttime temperatures of -11°C
A temperature of ground -11°C was noted at Finner in Donegal overnight, that’s a record for this time of year.
The Evening Fix... now with added baby-vomiting frogs
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Dead pigs in river show dark side of China food industry
Thousands of dead pigs found in a Shanghai river have cast a spotlight on China’s poorly regulated farm production.
EU approval of CAP reform leaves farmers 'in shock'
MEP Liam Alyward said the vote is just the beginning of the reform and now is the time to work on giving countries flexibility within the policy.
IN PICTURES: Farmers protest against CAP reforms
Hundreds braved the weather to picket outside Dublin Castle.
Beef 'at risk' as penalties for feeding steroids to cattle may be cut
An Taisce has called for a vote by the European Parliament Agricultural Committee scrapping penalties to be reversed.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
Farmers to stage protest during visit by EU agriculture commissioner
Yesterday farmers held a rally outside Minister Simon Coveney’s constituency office in Cork.
Farmers' association urges caution as busy farms signal rise in accidents
Last year, 21 people died in farm related incidents, mainly injured by equipment and livestock.
Coveney says farmers' association wants to keep the status quo
The Minister was speaking about proposed CAP payment reforms.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.
Coveney welcomes 'step forward' in CAP reform negotiations
However the Irish Farmers’ Association said the proposals “still represent unacceptable cuts for thousands of Irish farmers”.
Column: Horse meat scandal reveals fatal flaw in our whole food industry
It suits big food retailers to push cheap products, but the end result is an insult to the Irish farmers who worked so hard to build up the industry, writes Seamus Sheridan
Decisions on CAP will be critical for future of farmers - IFA President
Addressing the associations AGM, Bryan said farmers were angry by budget cuts announced by the minister.
Dairy farmers blast European Parliament and riot police with milk
Today the farmers also commemorated the more than 157,000 colleagues who have had to abandon their farms since 2009.
The Evening Fix... now with added School Around the Corner
Here are the things we learned, shared and loved today.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…
PHOTOS: Farmers take to Dublin to oppose possible EU cuts
The Irish Farmers’ Association says possible cuts to the EU budget could have a material impact on CAP funding.
CAP payments to be published again after privacy case
German farmers had taken a successful case to the European Court of Justice in 2008 arguing that publishing the information was a data protection breach.
Poll: Do you buy organic food?
Are you concious of what you put in your basket or trolley? And if you buy organic, why?
100% Irish beef: Farmers' charity calendar launches
The annual calendar in aid of Bóthar excels itself this year with feather-dusting farmers and baths in a barrel.
Sample DNA testing of pigmeat begins
The testing is to expose misleading labelling of meat, the Irish Farmers’ Association has said.
One-in-three Irish farmers don't share their problems
Isolation and loneliness among farmers can make them more vulnerable to mental health issues, says study.
The Evening Fix: Tuesday
Things we learned, loved, and shared today.
Call for helpline to be set up for distressed farmers
Éamon Ó Cuív has said that a helpline needs to be set up for farmers who are distressed due to poor weather and its effect on their livelihoods.
Recent bad weather has caused major problems for farmers - IFA
The wet weather has made it impossible for farmers to harvest crops – but the bad weather is set to continue this week.
Dublin firm to help 'spy' on farmers
Icon Group will use satellite technology to spot any Northern Irish farmers flouting subsidy rules.
Manhole covers and memorial plaques: what's being stolen in the recession?
And what’s being done to prevent it?
Legal activist arrives in US after rushed exit from China
Chen Guangcheng and his family were suddenly allowed to leave China on Saturday after a weeks-long diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing.
Won't somebody please think of the farmers?
Mayo County Council has a special appeal for road users – to give farmers room to go about their job at this busy agricultural season.
US decision to review beef bans welcomed
“This will pave the way for allowing access for EU and Irish beef to the very valuable US market,” said the Minister for Agriculture.
Farmers urge 'biosecurity' over fears UK livestock virus could reach Ireland
The Schmallenberg virus causing miscarriages in sheep and cattle herds has now been found on 74 English farms.
Irish agriculture had 8th-highest growth rate in the EU last year
The sector produced over €6.2 billion worth of goods in 2011 with big increases in cereals, cattle and milk output.
Farm incomes increase by 27 per cent despite economic woes
The average farm’s earnings rose dramatically to €21,500 last year, according to the IFA.
Christmas present dogs 'a worry for sheep farmers'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has warned of dangers of roaming dogs – especially when they are given to “irresponsible” owners at Christmas.
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