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‘Defending Ireland’s UK beef market share will be a real challenge’

September 16, 2018

Brexit has to be the most acute and prominent source of uncertainty facing the Irish agri-food industry at this time, according to Michael…

‘Why China at all?’

September 15, 2018

Agri-Business

The prospect of targeting China with Irish dairy and meat products took centre stage at the ‘A World of Opportunity for Irish Agri-Food’…

‘Expansion plans will be challenged if farmers aren’t getting the necessary returns’

September 7, 2018

Dairy

Last year, 35% of farmers in Ireland made less than €10,000 and – even in a record year – 30% of dairy farmers…

‘More change will occur in agriculture over the next 20 years than the previous 1,000’

September 7, 2018

Agri-Business

“We are in a period of huge change. It’s what I call the Global Agrarian Revolution – more change in agriculture in the…

‘We are at a crossroads in our capability of using science to deliver solutions to the world’

September 7, 2018

Environment

Ted McKinney, under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), posed a number of questions to…

The ‘value web’: How farmers can benefit from the shifting supply chain

September 6, 2018

Agri-Business

The traditional linear supply chain is becoming a thing of the past, according to global head of agri-business for international accounting giant KPMG…

Agri image: Why Origin Green is key for Irish farming

September 6, 2018

Agri-Business

The perception of agriculture among consumers and the influence of initiatives such as Origin Green will be key for Irish agriculture going forward.…

Top Trump official confirmed as ASA Conference speaker

August 22, 2018

Agri-Business

The United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney, will deliver the keynote address at the…

Trade wars and consumer trust key topics for ASA conference 2018

July 31, 2018

Agri-Business

The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) today announced details of its 76th annual conference – which will have a global focus to this year’s…

Department used as ‘scapegoat’ in GLAS payment delay fiasco

December 18, 2017

CAP / Schemes

Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Michael Creed, has hit back at planner criticism over delays in the issuing of GLAS payments.…

Will 2018 be a sobering year for milk prices?

September 9, 2017

Dairy

Irish dairy farmers were paid a base milk price of 34-35c/L (including VAT) for milk collected during the month of July. Coming from…

51% of agri professionals say Brexit offers some positives

September 8, 2017

Agri-Business

More than half (51%) of professionals working within the agri-food industry believe that Brexit could offer a positive opportunity for Ireland, according to…

Key speakers for ASA conference 2017 revealed

July 26, 2017

Rural Life

Some of the key speakers for the Agricultural Science Association’s (ASA’s) annual banquet and conference have been revealed. The event, titled ‘The Future…

‘Threat of Brexit cannot be allowed derail Food Wise 2025 targets for Irish farming’ – IFA

March 24, 2017

Other

Speaking at yesterday’s ASA (Agricultural Science Association) debate on Brexit in Kilkenny, IFA President Joe Healy dismissed any suggestion of diluting growth targets for…

‘Ireland needs to prioritise issues heading into key period of Brexit negotiations’

March 24, 2017

Agri-Business

The need for Ireland to decide on key priorities and co-ordinate its message to the EU, in relation to Brexit, was highlighted to…

Impacts of Brexit on Irish agriculture set to be discussed at major forum

March 9, 2017

Agri-Business

The impacts of Brexit on Irish agriculture are set to be discussed at a major forum, which is being organised by the Agricultural…

‘Irish dairy industry needs 6,500 trained people by 2025’

January 30, 2017

Dairy

The Irish dairy industry needs to bring in an additional 6,500 trained people into the sector by 2025, according to Teagasc’s Dr Pat…

Climate change conference to focus on the issues in Irish agriculture

January 27, 2017

Environment

A climate change conference set to focus on issues in Irish agriculture has been organised by the Agricultural Science Association (ASA). The Minister for Communications,…

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