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Covid-19

China lifts suspension on five Australian meat processing plants

Beef

over 1 year ago

China lifts suspension on five Australian meat processing plants

The Australian government has confirmed that China’s suspension of five meat processing establishments has been lifted with immediate effect.

Renewed calls from HSE to stop spread of viruses and influenzas

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Renewed calls from HSE to stop spread of viruses and influenzas

Preventing the spread of viruses and influenzas recently has become a renewed focus as cases have begun to rise.

OECD: $851bn government support for agriculture during pandemic

Agri-Business

about 2 years ago

OECD: $851bn government support for agriculture during pandemic

Total support to agriculture reached record levels during 2020-2022 for 54 countries covered by a new OECD report.

Number of students in school milk scheme decreasing

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Number of students in school milk scheme decreasing

The number of students participating in the EU school milk scheme has decreased for the second year in a row by over 7,000 students

INHFA calls for support similar to Covid-19 payment

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

INHFA calls for support similar to Covid-19 payment

INHFA is calling on the government to implement farm family payments "similar to the covid payment" to support farmers struggling

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

ECA: Some farmers overcompensated by EU pandemic aid

The EU response to the threat of Covid-19 to agricultural supply chains was mostly appropriate, but insufficiently targeted, the ECA said.

ECA: Some farmers overcompensated by EU pandemic aid

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Mental health charity urges people to socialise again for well-being

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has echoed calls from the chief medical officer (CMO),...

Mental health charity urges people to socialise again for well-being

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Tesco sales in Ireland dip in first half of 2022

Tesco has blamed the impact of Covid-19 for a dip in its Irish sales during the first six months of this year.

Tesco sales in Ireland dip in first half of 2022

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Teagasc's annual report shows back to business post Covid

Teagasc's advisory service completed 41,000 BPS applications, 4,000 for a derogation and 1,025 for the TAMS scheme

Teagasc's annual report shows back to business post Covid

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

New low-cost Covid-19 loan scheme open to farmers

The Tánaiste has today (Monday, July 4) announced a further loan scheme to help small and medium-sized enterprises access low-cost finance.

New low-cost Covid-19 loan scheme open to farmers

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Farmers encouraged to avail of second Covid-19 booster

The Irish Farmers' Association has appealed to farmers that are eligible for a second Covid-19 booster vaccine to take it up immediately.

Farmers encouraged to avail of second Covid-19 booster

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

NBI CEO outlines impact of Covid on broadband roll-out

The CEO of NBI has highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on the national roll-out of fibre broadband, and the delays that ensued as a result.

NBI CEO outlines impact of Covid on broadband roll-out

Agri-Business

almost 4 years ago

Cootehill Mart: 'Great relief' as Covid rules lift but some things will remain...

Today marks a milestone across all sectors of Irish life many of Covid-19 restrictions within society have been removed

Cootehill Mart: 'Great relief' as Covid rules lift but some things will remain...

Rural Life

almost 4 years ago

US inmates sue jail over ivermectin use for Covid-19

Several inmates in a US prison have filed a lawsuit claiming that they were deceived into taking ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19.

US inmates sue jail over ivermectin use for Covid-19

Sheep

almost 4 years ago

Tuam Mart defers first sheep sale of 2022 due to Covid-19

Tuam Mart in Co. Galway has deferred its first sheep sale of 2022 until next week in light of the current Covid-19 situation.

Tuam Mart defers first sheep sale of 2022 due to Covid-19

Rural Life

almost 4 years ago

Initiative offers access to Christmas dinners and chats

Irish Rural Link and ALONE have teamed up to ensure that senior citizens who will be alone over the festive season will have access to Christmas dinners.

Initiative offers access to Christmas dinners and chats

Rural Life

almost 4 years ago

The last hug: Kerry farmer's book reflects on pandemic

A Kerry farmer has said that writing a book was a therapeutic way to deal with the fears around the Covid-19 pandemic.

The last hug: Kerry farmer's book reflects on pandemic

N.Ireland

about 4 years ago

Farmer safety at marts remains a priority

Despite many Covid-19 restrictions having now eased, key safety messages remain for farmers at...

Farmer safety at marts remains a priority

Forestry

about 4 years ago

FCI postpones Contractor Day 2021 until spring next year

The FCI has made the decision to postpone its Contractor Day 2021 until spring 2022, subject to government advice in the new year.

FCI postpones Contractor Day 2021 until spring next year

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Scaling back of farmer rally 'the right thing to do' due to Covid-19 cases

The scaling back of the farmer rally due to take place on Sunday (November 21) in Dublin is "the...

Scaling back of farmer rally 'the right thing to do' due to Covid-19 cases

Agri Politics

about 4 years ago

Farmer rally on Sunday to be scaled back due to Covid numbers

A farmer rally to be held this Sunday will be scaled back in terms of numbers of people attending, due to the increasing Covid-19 numbers.

Farmer rally on Sunday to be scaled back due to Covid numbers

N.Ireland

about 4 years ago

Balmoral Show vaccine centre uptake revealed

Almost 150 people received their Covid-19 vaccine at an historic Balmoral Show this year. The...

Balmoral Show vaccine centre uptake revealed

Agri Politics

about 4 years ago

ICSA talks coping with Covid - and coming back stronger

Lockdowns from Covid-19 have led to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) seeking to adapt and try new approaches.

ICSA talks coping with Covid - and coming back stronger

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