Person: TJ Maher

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home and gardens

Peter Dowdall: How to look after your garden patch on the planet

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

golf

Rugby connections run deep at Lahinch

columnists

Elections are shaping up and they may reshape the European Union

farming

Turning point Farmers’ Rights Campaign to be recalled at 2pm in Bantry today

farming

Charity founded in 1991 lifts families out of poverty every year

farming

Family values to fore for Ireland’s farming leaders

IFA celebrates 60-year rollercoaster journey

Ray Ryan looks at the proud history of an organisation which was set up to give farmers a voice in their own affairs.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

Young gun Dermot lauded by Macra

A 28-year-old dairy farmer with a fondness for the annual “Pig and Porter” tag rugby competition has been chosen by Macra na Feirme as young farmer of the year.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

Bóthar founder steps down after 20 years

THE founder of one of Ireland’s most successful charities, livestock aid organisation Bóthar, has announced his retirement as chief exec-utive after 20 years in the post.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011

CAP Health Check proposals unlikely to change dramatically

WHILE debate on the Lisbon Treaty and world trade talks continues to occupy the minds of farmers, decisions on the CAP Health Check are also be finalised within the next six months.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2008

Economist Lucey to retire

THE chief economist of the Irish Farmers Association, Con Lucey, who is to retire in May, was the recipient of a special tribute by Minister Mary Coughlan at the IFA annual general meeting.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2008

Shoppers urged to ‘think local’

THE former top athlete, Catherina McKiernan, is fronting a national campaign by Agri Aware to encourage consumers to ‘Think Local - Think Irish’ this Christmas.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2005

Archbishop opens Bothar dairy plant in Malawi

THE Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, Dr Dermot Clifford, performed the opening ceremony at the opening of a historic dairy processing plant in Malawi last week.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

EU membership 'has led to significant fall in food costs'

Ireland's membership of the EU has led to a significant reduction in the cost of basic foodstuffs, according to a survey commissioned by Agri Aware.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2005

Students awarded for art of farming

Ray Ryan, Agribusiness Correspondent

Thu, 02 Jun, 2005

Dangers of electricity highlighted

Ireland: There are more than 1.5 million ESB poles in the country and enough overhead line to circle the globe four times, it was revealed yesterday when the hazards associated with electricity on the farm and in the community were highlighted.

Wed, 18 May, 2005

Decoupling marks new farm era, says Maher

DECOUPLING will mark a new era in European and Irish agriculture, according to Agri Aware chairman TJ Maher.

Wed, 05 Jan, 2005

Agri Aware chairman praises consumers

Consumers were praised yesterday for recognising the efforts of the farming and food industry by continuing to buy quality Irish produce.

Thu, 23 Dec, 2004

Mobile farm to visit schoolchildren

AGRI Aware’s new ‘farming in schools’ initiative, which Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan launched in Lucan yesterday, will involve school visits by a mobile farm.

Fri, 03 Dec, 2004

Farming community must reach out

Wexford: One of the biggest challenges facing the farming and agricultural community is to build a greater awareness of the complexities of the sector among the non-farming community.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2004

Agri Aware puts children to the test

YOUNG visitors to the National Ploughing Championships at Grangeford, Tullow, Co Carlow, next week, will be challenged by Agri Aware to test their knowledge of agriculture and food-related issues.

Sat, 25 Sep, 2004

Glowing tributes paid to ‘superb’ minister

GLOWING tributes were paid last night to Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh on his decision to retire.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2004

Agri-group launches country code

AGRI AWARE has launched a Code for Irish Countryside Use aimed at increasing understanding between people using the Irish countryside for recreational purposes and the farming community.

Wed, 14 Jul, 2004

Art competition laurels go to Bansha

A PUPIL from Bansha National School in Co Tipperary took the top prize in the Agri Aware “Springtime on the Farm” national art competition from over 16,000 other students.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2004

You can count on volatile electorate

EAMON de VALERA once pronounced, with a refreshing lack of modesty, that when he wanted to find out the views of the Irish people he only had to look into his own heart.

Sat, 22 May, 2004