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A collection of the latest columns, analysis and opinion from the farming desk. Enjoy.

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Karen Walsh, Law of the Land

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Farm View: US tariff war could make Mercosur's threat look mild

President Trump had made his intention clear to punish Europe with new tariffs, claiming that the EU has long taken advantage of the US.

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Ask a solicitor: We're separated but stuck together because of housing

<p>Rosstemple Robin Evelyn Red VG85 recently purchased by the Hynes family at the IHFA Premier sale</p>

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Paula Hynes: A visit to CUH with Becky

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Denis Lehane: On the farm with Suni and Butch

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Feeding for breeding: A checklist to evaluate your herd

Lighten Up: 'James Bond' producers look to West Cork

View down a country barbed wire fence

Ask a solicitor: Could I be sued if my cattle break out?

There is a special rule known as 'Cattle Trespass' that was developed to specifically address the situation where cattle stray onto another person’s land, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

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Lighten Up: A special family connection

Denis reckons he is a 16th cousin once removed of Ireland's patron saint, in this week's Lighten Up.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

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Ask a solicitor: Do children have a right to an inheritance in Ireland?

Each case is decided on its own merits and the court examines the situation from the point of view of a “prudent and just” parent, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Hazell Mullins: It's not just the calves that grow up - how calf-rearing has changed

Hazell Mullins: It's not just the calves that grow up - how calf-rearing has changed

Farm vet and Carrigaline dairy farmer Hazell Mullins had an interesting week as Philip Boucher Hayes came to visit the farm to discuss how calf rearing on the farm has evolved over the last two decades.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

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Guardians, executors and trustees - explaining the jargon of wills

Making a will can feel overwhelming to many, but you will be glad you did it in the end, writes rural solicitor Karen Walsh.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

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Riding a winner at Cheltenham

Denis is on a tight regime ahead of Cheltenham in this week's Lighten Up.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

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Paula Hynes: Ignore tariff threats, food finally has value

No doubt the consumer will be told in time that farmers are making record profits, while the reality is we are getting paid a fairer price for our produce and rewarded for the work we do, writes dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

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Ask a solicitor: My neighbour's tree looks like it could fall on to my property

Where a hedge is a hazard or potential hazard to persons using a public road, the Road Authority may serve a notice on the owner or occupier of the land requiring the felling, cutting or trimming of the hedge.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Denis Lehane: Farm love, the impossible rural dream

Moo-d Music: Classy cows go wild for Marty in the Morning

This 'music while you milk' malarkey, was very common back in the days when I first started out in farming, writes Denis in this week's Lighten Up.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

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Paula Hynes: Your health is you wealth, and it all starts with nutrition

Of course, feeding comes at a cost, but those costs are easily justified in performance on milk yield, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

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Farm Finance: Storm damage and insurance options - what you need to know

Where buildings or machinery are underinsured, farmers can be surprised to learn that a payout is proportionately reduced, writes rural accountant Kieran Coughlan.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

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How to make the most out of first-round grazing

If you are lucky enough to be out grazing, it is important to manage the swards carefully, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium

Stephen Cadogan: EU’s Vision for Farming: Big promises, but who pays the bill?

Amidst the ongoing debate over the next seven-year EU budget, there were few clues in the announcement as to where money will be found for agriculture, writes Stephen Cadogan.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

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Is it too early to put my stock out?

Managing grass on beef farms is often different to dairy herds as on beef farms, as cattle are generally either in or out, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Paula Hynes: We need to work together to eradicate TB

Paula Hynes: We need to work together to eradicate TB

There are many things farmers can do on their land to avoid their herd becoming infected

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

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Talking bull - the curious tale of the talking bullock

Denis' old Hereford bullock has developed an unusal talent in this week's Lighten Up.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

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Investing in cryptocurrencies - what does the taxman need to know?

In as little as five years from the low point, Bitcoin has increased in value by a factor of 20 times, writes tax advisor Kieran Coughlan.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Paula Hynes: A true dynasty on our dairy farm

Paula Hynes: A true dynasty on our dairy farm

I often wonder if the consumer knows what it takes to produce food and the sheer hardship that farmers put themselves through

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Grazing Cows

Brian Reidy: When you're early grazing, don’t forget about the cow

First-round grass is typically lower in energy and protein, and farmers are reporting that even if they go to grass for a few hours, their herd continues to eat the same amount of feed as when they were full-time.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

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Auld Lehane and the secrets of eternal youth

Denis says his problems with all this anti-ageing malarkey began many years ago when he worked as a cattle drover at a local mart, in this week's Lighten Up.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

Double Trouble - dealing with twin calvings

Double Trouble - dealing with twin calvings

Twins can be due to a negative energy balance during the time of breeding which can induce double ovulations, writes farm vet Hazell Mullins.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

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Ask a solicitor: Can I stop an attorney from wasting my father's money?

There are also a number of safeguards in place to ensure that the power is not abused, writes solicitor Angela O'Connor.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

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Valentine's Day: Denny Lehane's ten tips for farmers

For those dreading the big day, your favourite Farming columnist, Denis Lehane, has pieced together a few handy tips to help us get over the line.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Paula Hynes: A visit from Cambodia via UCC

Paula Hynes: A visit from Cambodia via UCC

The reality is that if you help a farmer, you help a family, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Baby calves in a barn

Spring calves – getting feeding and management right

Providing calves a suitable environment for them and rearing them with optimum performance take skill and precision, writes independent ruminant nutritonist Brian Reidy.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

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