N.Ireland
Colin Smith appointed LMC NI interim CEO
Colin Smith has been appointed interim CEO of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland. This follows the...
Agribusinesses
Agri-Business
Ifac '100% encourages' agri SMEs to use artificial intelligence
Ifac is “100% encouraging” small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food and agri-sector to get on board with artificial...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Agri-Business
Ifac report: 'Plenty of red flags' for agribusiness owners
The annual Ifac Food and Agribusiness Report 2023 has found “plenty of red flags” for owners of small and medium...
Agri-Business
Fonterra sells joint venture farms in China in €52m deal
Kiwi dairy giant Fonterra is set to net NZ$88 million (€52 million) through the sale of two joint venture (JV)...
Agri-Business
Agri-business alert: Supports offered for upskilling and training
Irish agribusinesses are being asked to have their say in the development of upskilling and training opportunities in the sector...
Agri-Business
Fonterra sells its dairy farms in China in $555 million deal
Fonterra has agreed to sell its China farms for a total of $555 million (€313.74 million), the New Zealand dairy...
Agri-Business
Multiple factors see animal feed sales well up in March
Animal feed sales have seen an increase of up to 15 and 20% on last year’s figures in recent weeks,...
Agri-Business
Agri trading sector open 'for essential farm inputs only'
Co-op branches throughout Ireland are only permitted to sell essential farm inputs under the new public health guidelines announced last...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Agri stores listed as 'essential retail outlets' by Government
Agricultural stores supplying animal feed, medicines and bedding, as well as shops supplying farming equipment, have been listed among stores...
Agri-Business
Animal feeds firm introduces Covid-19 measures from today
Meath-based animal feeds agri-business McAuley Feeds is to introduce a series of measures aimed at minimising the risk of Covid-19...
Agri-Business
Agri stores 'absolutely integral' to food and dairy processing chains
Agricultural stores are “absolutely integral to the food supply chain and the dairy processing chain”, according to Dairy Industry Ireland...
Agri-Business
'Key drivers of rising costs for businesses include competitive marketplace for staff' - IFAC
Levels of optimism among business owners in the food and agri-business sector have fallen when compared to how businesses were...
Agri-Business
'Creating jobs in local communities is fundamental to Ireland's future' - IFAC
A new Food and AgriBusiness 2019 report by IFAC points to a number of findings including rising costs, the short...
Agri-Business
‘We need to try and find solutions together as opposed to tearing ourselves apart’
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney has called for an end to “the standoff” between beef...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
