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Difficult start
As we look back at the start of 2026, farmers and agricultural contractors were faced with many...
Masters of distraction
Many farmers and farming organisations put their faith in the legal challenge to the Mercosur...
Mercosur on hold - again
Throughout Europe there have been marches, protests, and arguments against the Mercosur trade...
Driving for work
I was recently invited to a workshop held by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in conjunction...
Under pressure
We are at that time of the year when the majority of agricultural contracting work is done and...
Undervalued
I believe that the work of agricultural contractors is not valued or appreciated and, as a...
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?