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John Comer

Comer: 'It would've been good for Fianna Fail to bring in an outsider'

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

Comer: 'It would've been good for Fianna Fail to bring in an outsider'

Dairy farmer and former president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) John...

Comer courted by political parties to run as MEP

Agri Politics

over 7 years ago

Comer courted by political parties to run as MEP

It’s been just 10 weeks since John Comer stepped down as president of the Irish Creamery Milk...

Video: The CAP budget needs to be justified to taxpayers as 'good bang for their buck'

Agri Politics

almost 8 years ago

Video: The CAP budget needs to be justified to taxpayers as 'good bang for their buck'

The budget for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) needs to be justified to the EU taxpayers as...

Deadline for nominations for key ICMSA roles looming

Dairy

almost 8 years ago

Deadline for nominations for key ICMSA roles looming

The deadline for nominations for key roles within the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association...

Comer calls for 'political stability', as crucial Brexit summit looms

Agri Politics

almost 8 years ago

Comer calls for 'political stability', as crucial Brexit summit looms

It is “absolutely critical” that the government’s negotiating team is “fully focused” at...

Agri-Business

almost 8 years ago

'Brexit negotiations to date have been nothing short of chaotic'

Brexit negotiations to date have been nothing short of chaotic, according to the president of the...

'Brexit negotiations to date have been nothing short of chaotic'

Beef

almost 8 years ago

'Beef from the dairy herd is as good a quality as beef from the suckler herd'

Beef from the dairy herd is as good a quality as beef from the suckler herd, according to the...

'Beef from the dairy herd is as good a quality as beef from the suckler herd'

Rural Life

about 8 years ago

'It's been the best six years of my life' - John Comer

After six years at the helm of one of the country’s leading farm organisations, John Comer humbly...

'It's been the best six years of my life' - John Comer

Dairy

about 8 years ago

'A butter bubble is potentially around the corner'

Driven by consumer demand, European butter prices have surged to reach almost €6,500/t in recent...

'A butter bubble is potentially around the corner'

Agri-Business

about 8 years ago

Florence speech welcomed but 'lacks detail on core problem'

Elements in last week’s speech by the UK Prime Minister Theresa May in Florence were welcomed by...

Florence speech welcomed but 'lacks detail on core problem'

Agri-Business

about 8 years ago

Should Ireland have a dedicated Brexit minister?

A farmer survey that was carried out by Behaviour and Attitudes and published in yesterday’s...

Should Ireland have a dedicated Brexit minister?

National Ploughing Championships

about 8 years ago

Mercosur deal 'reckless endangerment' to EU beef production

The EU’s continuation of trade talks with the Mercosur bloc has been described as a reckless...

Mercosur deal 'reckless endangerment' to EU beef production

Rural Life

about 8 years ago

€6,000 in student scholarships on offer in honour of former ICMSA president

A total of €6,000 in student scholarships is on offer in honour of a former President of the...

€6,000 in student scholarships on offer in honour of former ICMSA president

Agri-Business

about 8 years ago

'While UK proposals might suit Ireland, other states won't agree'

First and foremost, a post-Brexit arrangement that maintains tariff-free trade between Ireland and...

'While UK proposals might suit Ireland, other states won't agree'

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

Fair Deal scheme 'unworkable' at present for farm families

The President of the ICMSA (Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association), John Comer, has announced...

Fair Deal scheme 'unworkable' at present for farm families

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

EC to open consultation on unfair trading practices in food supply chain

The European Commission (EC) is set to launch a public consultation on improving the food supply...

EC to open consultation on unfair trading practices in food supply chain

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

Farmers frustrated by 'lack of action' on Brexit preparations

With just over 18 months until Brexit becomes a reality, concrete actions are needed now...

Farmers frustrated by 'lack of action' on Brexit preparations

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

Food exports to Britain grow amid calls for special fund to fight effects of hard Brexit

There was steady growth in food and live animal exports to Britain between January and April,...

Food exports to Britain grow amid calls for special fund to fight effects of hard Brexit

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

French farm leader calls for a 'hard border' on the island of Ireland post-Brexit

Recent calls by a French farm leader for the introduction of a ‘hard’ border between the...

French farm leader calls for a 'hard border' on the island of Ireland post-Brexit

Beef

over 8 years ago

Progressing with Mercosur trade talks would be reckless – ICMSA

The idea of progressing with Mercosur trade talks has been deemed reckless by the President of the...

Progressing with Mercosur trade talks would be reckless – ICMSA

Beef

over 8 years ago

ICMSA: Commissioner Hogan and EU will take 'decisive action' on Brazilian scandal

The ICMSA President, John Comer, has confirmed that, at a meeting with EU Commissioner for...

ICMSA: Commissioner Hogan and EU will take 'decisive action' on Brazilian scandal

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

Central Bank to consider guidance for farmers on 'Vulture Funds'

Following a meeting last week, the ICMSA has confirmed that the Central Bank is considering...

Central Bank to consider guidance for farmers on 'Vulture Funds'

Dairy

over 8 years ago

GDT dairy price fall may well be a one-off – ICMSA

Irish milk prices should not falter in the wake of last week’s Global Dairy Trade (GDT) result,...

GDT dairy price fall may well be a one-off – ICMSA

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