Agribusiness Charlie McConalogue hails ‘big step forward’ in effort to get Irish beef sold in South KoreaThe agriculture minister secured a commitment that Ireland’s application would be considered
Partner Content Irish dairy farmers are investing in the future Dairy farmers are more aware than anyone of climate change as they witness it every day – and it is at the forefront of how they farm and plan ahead
Agriculture McConalogue warns farmers that it will be a ‘big challenge’ to retain EU nitrates exemptionThe EU is restricting the exemption Irish farmers have from the nitrates directive because the run-off of slurry and fertiliser from these farms is continuing to damage water quality.
Agriculture Taoiseach did not overrule agriculture minister on nitrates issue - Fine Gael TDFarmers protested a proposed EU reduction to nitrate limits at political think-ins last week
Budget 2024 Cutting USC is attempt to ‘buy a few votes’ by government, Holly Cairns says at Social Democrats think-inCairns repeated calls she previously made in the Business Post for reform of the food subsidy system
The Big Interview Mary Sadlier of Coole Swan: ‘You have to earn your right to be on the shelves’The chief executive of Coole Swan has just started the premium liqueur in the on-trade here, while a steady distribution strategy has the product expanding state by state in America
Sponsored Facing the Future: How Irish dairy farmers are making use of scientific innovations to reduce emissionsSince 2015, and the abolition of milk quotas, the Irish dairy industry has grown, both in terms of production and overall herd size.
Climate & Environment Climate crackdown on dairy sector will reduce number of tillage farmers, agribusiness leader warnsBarry Larkin of Acorn group says tightening of environmental regulation on dairy farmers will do little to reduce agri emissions
Agriculture Over 70% of farmers would vote for a new farmers’ political party - surveyNew research shows growing discontent in rural Ireland towards the mainstream political parties
Agriculture Two new farming apprenticeships ‘aim to help labour shortages in agri sector’The farm manager apprenticeship trains people to work as managers
FORESTRY EU approves €308m Irish forestry grant scheme The Minister for Agriculture said he hoped to open the afforestation scheme for new applications in the coming weeks
Climate & Environment Daniel Murray: Hubris among farmers sets them against the laws of natureThe IFA’s attitude to the environment is reminiscent of a Greek tragedy, as its members are particularly vulnerable to climate breakdown
Climate & Environment Climate Minister rules out compulsory purchase of peatlands to meet rewetting targetsFailure to dismiss the move earlier this week evoked ‘huge anger’, Irish Farmers’ Association says
Agriculture Dawn Meats sells 49% Elivia stake to French co-op partnerFirm says its ambitions no longer align with those of Terrena
Agriculture Revenue up but volumes down at Origin Enterprises The group expects to deliver full year adjusted fully diluted earnings per share, in the range of 50.0 to 53.0 cent for financial year 2023
Climate Change Exclusive: EU will fund Ireland to pay farmers directly for nature restoration and ‘ecosystem services’European Commission document outlines ‘possible avenues for moving forward’ with a focus on contentious areas such as the rewetting of some agricultural land
Agriculture Restoration of nature ‘crucial’, says European commissioner amid concerns from farmersIt comes as the European People’s Party, of which Mairead McGuinness is a member, walked out of talks on the EU’s nature restoration law last week
Climate & Environment Culture war of farming versus environment is a dangerous distraction Nature restoration, emissions reductions and carbon sequestration are fundamental necessities on a par with food production – and our political debates should be about how to pay farmers a proper price for them
Employment Employment rate reaches record high with 2.6m working - CSO70 per cent of females under 64 have jobs, the highest number recorded
food Food industry hits out at plan to force supermarkets to reveal profit marginsProposed food ombudsman would have powers to probe suspected unfair trading practices as chains are accused of price gouging
