Gillian Dufficy

As healthy as a horse: Equine seminar set for next month
As healthy as a horse: Equine seminar set for next month

A seminar addressing the impact of nutrition and the environment on equine health and the ability for thoroughbreds and non-thoroughbreds to perform...

Glanbia Ireland given final vote of approval
Glanbia Ireland given final vote of approval

Glanbia’s independent shareholders approved the proposed creation of Glanbia Ireland at an ‘extraordinary general meeting’ this morning, May 22. The respective...

Temperatures to hit mid-20s this week
Temperatures to hit mid-20s this week

Mostly dry, warm, humid weather is expected over the next few days, according to Met Eireann. While today (Monday) and tomorrow...

Macra na Feirme: Here’s how we can ‘minimise’ effects of Brexit
Macra na Feirme: Here’s how we can ‘minimise’ effects of Brexit

Macra na Feirme has proposed a number of key priorities to reduce the impact of Brexit on young farmers and young people living in...

NI farmers cleared of wrongdoing after RHI audit
NI farmers cleared of wrongdoing after RHI audit

Poultry and mushroom farmers have been cleared of suspected improper use of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme in Northern Ireland....

1,166 farmers still awaiting AEOS payments
1,166 farmers still awaiting AEOS payments

Fianna Fail TD Eugene Murphy has described the Knowledge Transfer online system for farmers as “abysmal and chaotic“. “These online...

Here are the latest jobs available in the agri-sector around the country
Here are the latest jobs available in the agri-sector around the country

Are you looking for a job or contemplating changing the direction of your career path? There are a number of...

Manor Farm becomes the first Irish producer to launch omega 3 chicken
Manor Farm becomes the first Irish producer to launch omega 3 chicken

Manor Farm and Tesco Ireland have launched the first omega 3 Irish chicken in Ireland, following a significant period of...

‘Glanbia Ireland must deliver for farmers on product prices and inputs’
‘Glanbia Ireland must deliver for farmers on product prices and inputs’

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) President Joe Healy has welcomed the huge turnout of farmers at Glanbia Co-op’s Special General...

CAFRE students set to blossom at Chelsea Flower Show
CAFRE students set to blossom at Chelsea Flower Show

Two talented floristry students attending the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Greenmount Campus, have made it to...

Farmers urged to have their say on agriculture policy post-Brexit
Farmers urged to have their say on agriculture policy post-Brexit

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is requesting farmers’ views on its recently-published discussion document on Brexit and options for a new...

‘Excluding illegally burnt land from farmers’ BPS applications is not fair’
‘Excluding illegally burnt land from farmers’ BPS applications is not fair’

Excluding illegally burnt land from 2017 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications is ‘a knee-jerk reaction to a more complex issue’,...

Do the benefits of ‘Glanbia Ireland’ outweigh the concerns?
Do the benefits of ‘Glanbia Ireland’ outweigh the concerns?

Following a meeting to discuss the proposed establishment of Glanbia Ireland, John Comer, President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers...

Rat-like coypu feared to be spreading around the country
Rat-like coypu feared to be spreading around the country

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is urging members of the public to report any sightings of a rat-like...

‘Minister Creed has finally woken up to the problems facing the KT programme’
‘Minister Creed has finally woken up to the problems facing the KT programme’

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has “finally woken” up to the problems facing the Knowledge Transfer...

€25m increase to ANC given the ‘go ahead’ from Brussels
€25m increase to ANC given the ‘go ahead’ from Brussels

The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Rural Development Chair Joe Brady has said he has received confirmation from the European Commission...

‘Busy carrot planting season a success – for upcoming July harvest’
‘Busy carrot planting season a success – for upcoming July harvest’

When walking down the fruit and veg aisle of our local supermarket, we tend to take for granted the fresh...

Video: Chilling farm safety advert highlights the danger of freshly calved cows
Video: Chilling farm safety advert highlights the danger of freshly calved cows

Farming is the most dangerous profession in Ireland. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) revealed that farmers are eight times more...