What does PAC Ireland do?
When asked ‘what does PAC Ireland do?’ I have no hesitation in highlighting our achievements,...
The devil in the detail
In another life, I read many bureaucratic reports and one of the main things it taught me is that...
Stay safe
As we enter a very busy time in the farming year, I would love to see records broken this summer.
How smart are we?
In farming we are on a treadmill; worrying about the price we get for our produce, endless...
Farming family
It amazes me and downright annoys me, that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s...
Are we sacrificing farmers?
We are now well into 2025 and the only thing that is certain is the absolute uncertainty of what...
Planning
At this time of the year, agricultural contractors will have reviewed their business model,...
Make farming a safe bet
Regrettably, the agricultural sector still has the highest rate of workplace fatality and serious...
‘Woe, woe and thrice woe’
With the festive season now a distant memory, we wonder what lies in store for all those involved...
Reset between politicians and farmers
With the 2024 general election now a distant memory particularly for the politicians who have...
Uphill battle
I have long held the view that those who have a responsibility for planning the future of...
Demise of the small farm
Recently, there has been a plethora of reports coming from the European Commission promising...
A global challenge
Agriculture has been the centre of attention over the last month.
One-cut roulette
Do I hear voices predicting a fodder shortage following this year’s harvest?
Unfair tax
It appears from the many calls to our office that contractors in certain parts of the country are...
A driving force
Over the last 50 years, Ireland has increased its agricultural output beyond all expectations.
U-turns
Over the last month, several serious issues have hit the headlines, which will affect farmers and...
Better deal for contractors
I regularly meet with groups of agricultural contractors to discuss their worries and what is...
Farmers unrest
Recent unrest among farmers in Europe is worrying and the issues that they are demonstrating...
Show a united front
Looking at the election of the new leaders of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), two...