Increased feedlot numbers ‘threaten Ireland’s family farm model’ January 14, 2019 Beef Concerns have been raised over the increasing feedlot kill figures on the overall beef market by Sinn Fein MEP for the Midlands North…
Vulture funds warned to back off or face ‘rural revolt’ January 8, 2018 Agri-Business ‘Vulture funds’ have been warned off going after Irish farmers and rural dwellers by political party Renua Ireland. According to John Leahy, leader…
Cash flow crisis on UK family farms July 10, 2016 Agri-Business Half of farms in the UK are no longer making a living from farming itself, and 20% generated a loss even before accounting for…
‘We need to find a mechanism to protect family farm units’ September 1, 2015 Rural Life We need to find a mechanism to protect family farm units, according to IFA President Eddie Downey. Speaking on Newstalk this morning, Downey…
Calls for Commissioner Hogan to address power of the supermarkets December 2, 2014 Agri-Business Europe’s political framework needs to address the power of supermarkets according to Gerd Sonnleitner, UN Goodwill Ambassador for the 2014 FAO International Year…
Generating success on a dairy farm July 14, 2014 Rural Life To mark the International Year of the Family Farm, Teagasc is producing a series of online videos highlighting the importance of family farms in…
