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The ability to sell excess electricity to the grid, currently for more than 20c/kW, is making solar PV an attractive proposition for many farmers, writes rural accountant Kieran Coughlan.

The Irish show season for dairy cattle kicked off last weekend in Virginia, Co Cavan, for the Emerald Expo, writes Farming columnist Paula Hynes.

In the case of a married couple where one spouse dies without leaving a Will, the surviving spouse is entitled to two-thirds of the Estate, with the remaining third divided among the children. However, as an unmarried couple, the law differs, writes solicitor Karen Walsh.

The latest agriculture news, advice, analysis and opinion for Irelands farmers.

Farmers who have decided to change tack face a multitude of choices, writes rural accountant Kieran Coughlan.

My mother has dementia and often doesn’t make sense anymore, but she doesn’t have a power of attorney in place. Is there anything that we can do to make decisions?

Our processor has lost over 100 suppliers this spring, I’ve heard of another Cork processor who has lost 60 suppliers, writes Irish Examiner Farming columnist Paula Hynes.

I found Karl got frustrated when he couldnt do something right away, but as I explained, nobody can do everything on their first attempt, writes Paula Hynes, reflecting on her week of filming for RTÉs Raised by the Village.

Pre-breeding scans can be useful to identify and solve some of the biggest fertility issues for cows.

If you want to see real pressure, look at a farmer today without a cow and attempting to make a living off the dairy calf, writes Farming columnist Denis Lehane.