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Phil Hogan tells Irish farmers there are ways around British Brexit tariffs - but they might be illegal
Brexit
The former Environment Minister said the UK Government’s no-deal tariff plans would likely breach World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules
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Irish dairy farmers to breed more cows while reducing emissions, new research shows
News
The research found does not end burping for cows but it is looking for ways to lower the gas emissions in their burps.
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Majority of world's coffee plants face risk of extinction due to climate change
Climate change
This includes the species that’s used to make the wildly popular drink around the world
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Wife of farmer who took his own life during recession reveals heartbreaking suicide note
Suicide
The family of popular farming figure and Cashel Mart owner Philip de Vere Hunt opened up about his tragic death to urge people suffering in silence to seek help
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DPP appeals five-year jail term given to Kerry man Michael Ferris for killing farmer with teleporter
Courts
Ferris killed Anthony O'Mahony, 73, over the use of a crow-banger for scaring birds, the defence had argued
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Gardai believe elderly woman Chrissie Treacy 'was killed in dispute over inheritance' on farm near Portumna, Galway
Galway
It was initially thought that she was struck in an accident
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This Carlow farm's dog becomes best friends with a calf and the video is very cute
Farming
The farmer was feeding his cattle when he caught the brilliant footage
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Experts have raised concerns as the fertility of Irish soil has plummeted by 40% in the past decade
Farming
This rapid decline could affect the future of the farming industry
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Potato prices set to double in price after scorching summer heatwave leads to poor harvest
Food
The chips are down
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Proud Kerry farmer tells how cow he donated to African family 'recognised' him on visit
Farming
Tim Moynihan 'never dreamt' he would see the heifer again
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Tragic dad-of-one killed by falling tree while working on Tipperary farm named as Declan Gohery
Tipperary
He has been described as 'well-respected' and 'hardworking'
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Man dies after farm accident in Borrisokane, Co Tipperary
Farming deaths
The heartbreaking incident happened in Rathcabbin, Borrisokane
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Rural Fianna Fail supporters believe deal with Fine Gael has 'damaged the party'
Fianna Fail
65% of farmers surveyed by Behaviour and Attitudes said that the decision of sticking with the deal with Fine Gael has harmed the party
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Family of tragic young farmer Martin Kehoe Jr attending Ploughing Championships 2018 in his honour
Farming
Martin Kehoe Jr had stayed at home to look after the farm while his brother travelled to the event
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Tens of thousands turn out for the 24th Tullamore Show
Tullamore
Ireland’s largest one-day agricultural exhibition was officially opened by Minister Michael Creed
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Funeral of tragic Patricia Newell who died in farming accident in Galway to take place on Friday
Farming deaths
It's believed she was attacked by livestock while out working in a field
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Woman in her 50s 'killed by cow' on Galway farm
Farming deaths
The accident will be investigated by the Health and Safety Authority
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Man in his 70s dead after falling into slurry pit in Co. Monaghan
Farming deaths
Gardai are investigating the tragedy
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Man in his 40s dies in horror accident involving slurry mixer on Fermanagh farm
Farming
The incident is now being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive
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Man dies in farm tragedy in Fermanagh in 'incident involving machinery'
Farming deaths
The incident is being investigated
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18-year-old Irish teen Neil Graham dies in tractor accident in Fermanagh
Farming deaths
An air ambulance responded to the scene but the apprentice mechanic passed away despite treatment by medics
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Shannon Airport to donate 1,000 bales to Irish farmers hit by fodder crisis
Clare
Many farmers have ran out of fodder for their animals due to the long winter
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Shannon Airport to cut grass early to help farmers with fodder crisis due to Storm Emma
Shannon Airport
Five years ago, in late April, farmers also received 1,600 bales of silage from the airport
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Nanny goat and male sheep in Mayo mate to give birth to twin "geeps"
Animals
The pair are understood to be the first twin geeps born alive
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