Claire Mc Cormack

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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.

Aurivo to tackle winter fodder shortage with series of talks in the north-west

Agri-Business

Aurivo to tackle winter fodder shortage with series of talks in the north-west

Aurivo – the globally-focused agri-business, headquartered in the north-west – is set to host three free information evenings in the...
‘It’s been the best six years of my life’ – John Comer

Rural Life

‘It’s been the best six years of my life’ – John Comer

After six years at the helm of one of the country’s leading farm organisations, John Comer humbly admits that the...
Third annual Butter Museum Lecture takes centre stage in UCC tonight

Dairy

Third annual Butter Museum Lecture takes centre stage in UCC tonight

The third annual Butter Museum Lecture will take place in University College Cork (UCC), tonight at 8:00pm. The unprecedented expansion...
‘Leaked paper on looming limits to direct payments is welcomed’ – Creed

Other

‘Leaked paper on looming limits to direct payments is welcomed’ – Creed

Rumblings from Europe of an incoming limit to direct payments would be welcomed by the government, Minister for Agriculture, Food...
‘Consumers are becoming more aware of antimicrobial resistance threat’

Environment

‘Consumers are becoming more aware of antimicrobial resistance threat’

The public health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is “everyone’s problem” and must be solved through cross-sector collaboration, the...
Low starting salaries a growing concern for Teagasc

Agri-Business

Low starting salaries a growing concern for Teagasc

Low starting salaries for new agri-researchers and farm advisors is becoming a growing concern at agri-education authority Teagasc. Like the...
‘Ireland and France will work together on EU-Mercosur trade deal’ – Taoiseach

Other

‘Ireland and France will work together on EU-Mercosur trade deal’ – Taoiseach

The impact of the Mercosur free-trade deal on Irish beef farmers was high on the agenda during Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s first...
EU on the verge of historic vote to ban use of controversial weedkiller

Other

EU on the verge of historic vote to ban use of controversial weedkiller

The European Parliament’s vote to ban glyphosate indicates that political support is moving towards “increased restrictions”, MEP Mairead McGuinness has...
MEPS support full ban on glyphosate in Europe

Other

MEPS support full ban on glyphosate in Europe

Environment committee MEPs have backed a full ban on glyphosate, one of the world’s most widely used weedkillers, at a sitting...
Map: Who pocketed close to €10,000 in BPS advance payments?

Other

Map: Who pocketed close to €10,000 in BPS advance payments?

Farmers in Co. Waterford have received the highest on average advance payment under the 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the...
Contractors to meet with department on controversial ‘fast’ tractor rules

Machinery

Contractors to meet with department on controversial ‘fast’ tractor rules

Concerns over new criteria for road-worthiness testing of ‘fast’ tractors will be addressed at a meeting between department officials, and...
Creed lauds stamp duty amendments that ‘protect farm families’

Agri-Business

Creed lauds stamp duty amendments that ‘protect farm families’

Minister Michael Creed has welcomed the removal of the 67-year age limit on stamp duty consanguinity relief for inter-family farm transactions,...
‘Stamp duty changes causing land sales standstill nationwide’

Agri-Business

‘Stamp duty changes causing land sales standstill nationwide’

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice says removing the age rule on consanguinity relief will “only solve a fraction of the problems”...
Stamp duty: Inter-family age limit to be abolished

Agri-Business

Stamp duty: Inter-family age limit to be abolished

All family farm transactions are to be protected from the much-publicised budgetary trebling of stamp duty from 2% to 6%,...
Stamp duty hike to be discussed at cabinet meeting this morning

Agri-Business

Stamp duty hike to be discussed at cabinet meeting this morning

Further clarity on the much-talked about changes to stamp duty legislation announced in last week’s budget is expected today, as...
‘Hurricane Ophelia highlights need for serious action on agri-carbon emissions’

Environment

‘Hurricane Ophelia highlights need for serious action on agri-carbon emissions’

Farmers will continue to suffer the cost of extreme weather events, unless greater strides are made to reduce greenhouse gas...
Queen of the Land to ‘muck in’ for charity before passing on her prestigious crown

Rural Life

Queen of the Land to ‘muck in’ for charity before passing on her prestigious crown

Macra na Feirme’s Queen of the Land, Karen Elliffe, is set to swap her designer wellies for a pair of...
Hurricane Ophelia: Three fatalities, 360,000 without power, as storm rages nationwide

Other

Hurricane Ophelia: Three fatalities, 360,000 without power, as storm rages nationwide

Three people have been killed due to the severe impact of Hurricane Ophelia, with Gardai confirming that another man has...