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Early bloomers

The third warmest year on record has caused many plants to bloom in the depths of winter according to the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.

Fostering the future

Della Kilroy reports on farmers Ned and Kate Sullivan who have fostered up to twenty children in as many years.

Mad Yolk Farm

With the pressure on farms to diversify, Suzanne Campbell reports from one farm business with everything from trees to saunas.

Mercosur public health fears

The former head of the Food Safety Authority, Prof Alan Reilly, on whether the inspection system can keep adulterated meat out of Europe.

Mercosur political impact

Pat O’Toole, Political Editor of the Farmers Journal and RTÉ’s Europe Editor, Tony Connelly, on the consequences of the trade deal.