Margaret Donnelly

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Margaret Donnelly - Author - Agriland.ie

Her first agricultural journalism role was working in the Farming Independent as a journalist, before she became Editor of Irish Farmers Monthly and Veterinary Journal Ireland. From a beef and tillage farm on the Offaly/Tipperary border, she has a Degree in Journalism from DIT and a Masters in Marketing from Smurfit Business School.

New food craze ‘pizza bomb’ helps drive Asian demand for dairy products

Agri-Business

New food craze ‘pizza bomb’ helps drive Asian demand for dairy products

Novelty food trends, such as the ‘pizza bomb’ and Mickey Mouse shaped pizza are driving strong demand for cheese in...
What average price can dairy farmers expect over the next five years?

Dairy

What average price can dairy farmers expect over the next five years?

Perhaps the most pertinent question for dairy farmers that was asked this week at an international dairy conference was what...
Ornua to continue on acquisitions trends this year

Agri-Business

Ornua to continue on acquisitions trends this year

Ornua is to continue on its acquisitions trend this year, according to John Jordan, CEO Ornua Foods Europe. Speaking at...
‘Russian ban on EU food to remain in place until at least 2018’

Dairy

‘Russian ban on EU food to remain in place until at least 2018’

A leading Russian commentator on dairy markets has said that the Russian ban on EU foods is likely to remain...
Analysis: Experts predict the dairy industry is set to suffer more in the short term

Dairy

Analysis: Experts predict the dairy industry is set to suffer more in the short term

The underlying sentiment at a major dairy conference in London this week was not positive. Working under the banner of...
EU to relook at intervention after record volumes of powder offered

Dairy

EU to relook at intervention after record volumes of powder offered

The European Commission will look at skim milk powder intervention ceilings in the coming days, after 22,000t of skim milk...
Watch a farmer use a load of slurry to get rid of protesters in his field

Rural Life

Watch a farmer use a load of slurry to get rid of protesters in his field

A farmer in the UK used a tanker of slurry to let protesters know how he felt about them trespassing on...
Dairygold details its staff remuneration and director fees, to an extent…

Agri-Business

Dairygold details its staff remuneration and director fees, to an extent…

As part of its annual report and financial statements, Dairygold has released figures around its senior staff staff remuneration and...
‘Further correction is needed in global dairy markets…we have to be realistic’

Dairy

‘Further correction is needed in global dairy markets…we have to be realistic’

Further correction in global dairy markets is still required, according to Dairygold CEO Jim Woulfe. “I still believe there is...
I will fight for farm incomes in every sector and every part of Ireland – Joe Healy

Agri-Business

I will fight for farm incomes in every sector and every part of Ireland – Joe Healy

The new IFA President, Joe Healy, has said that farm incomes will be his priority during his term of office....
Dairygold warns 2016 will be ‘even more challenging’ as profits fall

Agri-Business

Dairygold warns 2016 will be ‘even more challenging’ as profits fall

Dairygold has reported its 2015 results, which include an operating profit of €19.2m, down from €28.6m in 2014. The €9m drop...
Home market and ingredients division returns hit Glanbia as debt rises

Agri-Business

Home market and ingredients division returns hit Glanbia as debt rises

The Glanbia Global Ingredients division recorded a revenue decline in the first three months of 2016 of 5.2%, while revenues...
Ornua should lead the charge in co-op transparency, not hide behind figures

Opinion

Ornua should lead the charge in co-op transparency, not hide behind figures

The lack of transparency around senior salaries in Ornua is the second time in recent months that Irish farmers must...
Mercosur trade deal faces growing resistance in Europe

Beef

Mercosur trade deal faces growing resistance in Europe

A potential deal between Europe and the South American Mercosur bloc countries is facing increasing opposition in Europe. It is...
Pat Smith launches second High Court case against IFA

Agri-Business

Pat Smith launches second High Court case against IFA

The former General Secretary of the IFA Pat Smith has initiated a second High Court action against the IFA. Smith...
Healy brings a taste of Irish lamb to new European meat campaign

Sheep

Healy brings a taste of Irish lamb to new European meat campaign

New IFA President Joe Healy and Irish lamb both featured at the launch of a two-year campaign to increase awareness...
‘Ornua remuneration has been sensationalised’

Agri-Business

‘Ornua remuneration has been sensationalised’

Ornua Chairman Aaron Forde has said the remuneration of senior people in Ornua has been sensationalised. He was speaking on...
Eddie Downey: I feel responsible for the fact we are now going forward with a new IFA

Agri-Business

Eddie Downey: I feel responsible for the fact we are now going forward with a new IFA

The former President of the IFA Eddie Downey has said that he feels responsible the IFA is going forward with...