Claire Mc Cormack, Author at Agriland.ie

Claire Mc Cormack

Claire Mc Cormack is from an agricultural background in Westmeath. She holds a BA from Maynooth University, an M.Phil from TCD and an MA in Journalism from DCU. She was awarded the ‘Veronica Guerin Memorial Scholarship’ 2013-2014. Claire writes on all aspects of farming and rural life. Formerly, she worked as rural affairs correspondent at Irish Independent/Farming Independent, and as a reporter at Sunday Independent. She is currently doing an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development at UCD. Claire was awarded 'Best Online' in the digital category at the Guild of Agricultural Journalism Awards 2018.

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MII threatens to ‘pull plug’ on talks due to ‘Beef Plan tent’ at GAA pitch

August 11, 2019

Agri Politics

Meat Industry Ireland (MII) last night threatened to pull the plug on tomorrow’s high-level talks with the Beef Plan Movement, and other key…

Acts of a few ‘wayward protesters’ grinds Beef Plan rally to a halt – for now

August 10, 2019

Agri Politics

The acts of a few ‘wayward protesters’ that opted not to abide by the Beef Plan Movement’s peaceful protest guidelines played a significant…

EPA proposes guidelines that may lift suspension on Lough Ree Power Station

August 9, 2019

Rural Life

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed guidelines on a revised licence to the ESB which, if approved, could reopen operations at its…

‘Every dairy farmer is needed here’ – Beef Plan plea

August 7, 2019

Beef

The Beef Plan Movement is appealing to the country’s dairy farmers to join its nationwide protest aimed at rebalancing power and pay in…

Higher-rated cows ‘producing the goods’ under BEEP

July 27, 2019

Beef

Initial analysis from the recently introduced Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) scheme shows that higher rated cows are producing the goods. Speaking on…

Mart managers wanted as new representative body assembles

July 26, 2019

Agri-Business

A significant group of mart managers, mostly located in the north-west region, have come together to form a new representative entity – called…

Cavan IFA: Cooney leaves ball in Brady’s court for elections

July 12, 2019

Agri Politics

A recently declared candidate for the upcoming Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) elections has stated that he will step out of the race should…

BNM job losses: ‘Government seems intent on creating mass unemployment in midlands’

July 11, 2019

Rural Life

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has accused the Government of being “intent on creating mass unemployment in the midlands”. His statement follows revelations this…

‘Young people don’t want to drive machinery anymore’

July 10, 2019

Machinery

Nowadays there is less desire among young people to operate agricultural machinery than in the past, the CEO of the Association of Farm…

Hogan to remain as commissioner for second term

July 9, 2019

Agri Politics

Fine Gael’s Phil Hogan has been nominated by the Government to remain at the European Commission for the next five years, it has…

Hogan looks set to land a second term in Brussels

July 8, 2019

Agri Politics

Speculation is mounting tonight, Monday, July 8, that Fine Gael’s Phil Hogan will be put forward by the Government as Ireland’s nominee for…

Climate activists ‘bark up Bruton’s tree’ at forestry event

July 8, 2019

Forestry

A group of climate change activists abruptly interrupted Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton during his keynote speech at…

Forests can provide 20% of Irish climate solution – conference

July 8, 2019

Forestry

Managed forests in Ireland have the potential to provide 20% of our climate change solution and are the most scalable way to help…

‘We don’t accept that Brazil’s authorities are strict or accurate enough’ – Healy

July 6, 2019

Beef

Irish farmers “don’t accept” EU assurances that the Mercosur countries will adhere to strict sanitary and phytosanitary standards (measures to protect humans, animals, and…

Hemp harvesting: ‘There is potential for 80,000 rural jobs’

July 4, 2019

Tillage

Up to 80,000 rural jobs could be created if suitable farm enterprises opted to diversify into hemp production, a Teagasc specialist has stated.…

‘Consumers don’t understand the economic cost of environmental compliance’

July 3, 2019

Agri Politics

Consumers “don’t understand” the economic costs associated with environmental compliance inside the farm gate, a farm lobby group leader has stated. Speaking on…