Opinion
Opinion: European beekeepers need support in 'hostile market'
By Yvan Hennion – chair of the Copa-Cogeca working party on honey who is among Europe’s professional beekeepers. As a...
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Agri-Business
Legislation for new Agri-Food Regulator passed in Dáil
The establishment of a new agri-food regulator which it’s hoped will bring transparency to the food supply chain has moved...
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Real profits start after 3rd lactation - are your cows making it?
Are you aware that the real profits begin after the third lactation? Research shows that it typically takes two lactations...
Agri-Business
Cabinet set to decide on agri-food regulator today
The Cabinet is set to decide on legislation for the office of a new agri-food regulator later today (Tuesday, November...
Sheep
Sheep taskforce sought: Farmers 'fed up of being political afterthought'
A campaign for the establishment of a Sheep Taskforce was launched by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA)...
Agri Politics
ICSA keen to discuss food chain transparency with Heydon
The appointment of deputy Martin Heydon to the position of Minister of State with responsibility for horticulture, food and forestry...
Beef
Transparency: Changes urged on 'fail-one fail-all' rule for in-spec bonuses
A review of the beef grid system would take time to do thoroughly – but changes can be made “in...
Agri Politics
Mandatory Beef Price Transparency Bill published by Stanley
The Mandatory Beef Price Transparency Bill 2019 was published by Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture Brian Stanley today, Tuesday, August...
Agri Politics
Supermarkets must justify beef specifications - Naughten
Supermarkets must justify beef specifications that are being laid down for farmers, according to independent TD Denis Naughten. Speaking on...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Agri Politics
'Secret margins': TD calls for price transparency from meat industry
Meat processors have been called on to provide transparency on prices for beef by independent TD Denis Naughten. Speaking at...
Agri Politics
Farmer share of beef price down 25% in 15 years - Naughten
Despite Irish shoppers paying high food prices, farmers are not getting the benefit – with the situation worsening over the...
N.Ireland
'Better red meat prices and greater transparency needed'
Processors must focus on delivering better prices and greater transparency if the drive to build a better red meat industry...