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Commissioner: Mercosur deal is a ‘win-win’

Agri-Business

Commissioner: Mercosur deal is a ‘win-win’

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a “win win” deal that paves the way for new export opportunities for EU companies...
OZ takes action to prevent foot-and-mouth spread from Germany

Agri-Business

OZ takes action to prevent foot-and-mouth spread from Germany

Australia is the latest country to take action to protect its food chain following the confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in...
€85m to restore derelict heritage buildings in communities

Rural Life

€85m to restore derelict heritage buildings in communities

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State for local government and planning, Alan Dillon have...
Survey: 25% of dairy farmers lack enough slurry storage capacity

Dairy

Survey: 25% of dairy farmers lack enough slurry storage capacity

Slurry management and storage are emerging as significant concerns for farmers in 2025, particularly for water quality. That’s according to...
ifac report: Rules and regulations top challenge for farmers

Agri-Business

ifac report: Rules and regulations top challenge for farmers

Yet another year of uncertainty is facing Irish farmers. That’s according to the Irish Farm Report 2025 conducted by farming, food...
Food and live animals made up largest share of exports to UK

Agri-Business

Food and live animals made up largest share of exports to UK

Food and live animals made up the largest share of exports to the UK in November 2024, according to the...
Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

N.Ireland

Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban

Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock from Germany...
SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades

Rural Life

SEAI: 54,000 properties retrofitted with energy upgrades

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has today (Wednesday, January 15) published its end of year review, to highlight...
Bayer and Neste to develop feedstocks for renewable fuels

Environment

Bayer and Neste to develop feedstocks for renewable fuels

Bayer and Neste, a leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, today (Wednesday, January 8) announced that they...
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth

Agri-Business

RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth

The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference

N.Ireland

Muir reaffirms ‘commitment’ to agriculture at UK conference

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has spoken at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference, assuring delegates of his...
Cold snap sees doubling of demand for dairy and eggs

Agri-Business

Cold snap sees doubling of demand for dairy and eggs

SuperValu has revealed a sharp increase in demand for essential food items as customers stocked up ahead of the cold...
Public urged to report burst water pipes once thaw sets in

Rural Life

Public urged to report burst water pipes once thaw sets in

Uisce Éireann is reminding the public to remain vigilant and continue to report burst water pipes and leaks in the...
Gouldings refused permission for new fertiliser facility in Cork

Agri-Business

Gouldings refused permission for new fertiliser facility in Cork

Gouldings has been refused planning permission to construct a new agricultural fertiliser facility in Cork following appeals by several third...
Eurobarometer: Support for CAP at all-time high

Agri-Business

Eurobarometer: Support for CAP at all-time high

The latest Eurobarometer survey shows that support for the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP) has reached an all-time high. Not...
92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

Tillage

92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK

More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the...
Ornua plans to close UK cheese manufacturing site

Agri-Business

Ornua plans to close UK cheese manufacturing site

Ornua Ingredients Europe (OIE) has announced a proposal to close its cheese manufacturing and formatting operation in Ledbury, Herefordshire, UK. ...
‘Rip roaring’ mart trade for beef anticipated

Beef

‘Rip roaring’ mart trade for beef anticipated

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the positive start to the new year’s beef trade and said...
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