Rural Life
ICOS: Farmers should check in advance if a mart 'is open'
Farmers have been urged to “check locally” if a mart is open before setting off from their farm as a...
ICOS
Agri-Business
24 co-op directors and leaders complete food business diploma
24 farmer directors and business leaders from Irish co-operatives recently completed the Diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business), delivered by...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Dr. Seán Brady presented with ICOS Plunkett Award
Dr. Seán Brady has been presented with ‘Plunkett Award’ by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) for his exceptional, lifelong...
Agri-Business
ICOS seeks new manager for Kingdom Co-op Mart
The Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) is currently seeking to hire a new manager for Kingdom Co-op Mart in Tralee,...
Agri-Business
ICOS denies making DAFM submission specific to MDPO
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has rejected a claim that it make a submission to the Department of Agriculture,...
Agri-Business
ICMSA: Everyone needs to 'try harder' on TB
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has called on everyone involved in the cattle trade to...
Agri-Business
ICOS slams ICMSA view on 'role' of marts in battle against TB
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has hit back at remarks made by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA)...
Agri-Business
Co-op directors secure diploma under ICOS partnership with UCC
24 farmer directors from Irish cooperatives have successfully completed the diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business), delivered by University College...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Proposed farmer 'income volatility' measure could cost €15.3m for first 3 years
The proposed income volatility measure to support the farming sector, unveiled in Budget 2025, could cost in the region of...
Agri-Business
Income volatility measure commitment a 'step in the right direction'
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has described the government commitment in Budget 2025 to advance an income volatility measure...
Environment
Six farm orgs form joint declaration for EU on nitrates derogation
Six organisations in the agriculture sector have come together to issue a joint declaration based on the process needed to...
Agri-Business
Co-ops 'aggrieved' by minister signing vet medicine rules into law
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has said that agricultural co-operatives are “aggrieved” that new vet medicine rules have been...
Agri-Business
Irish agriculture: Trading effectively with the rest of the world
How can Irish agriculture and food find a way of trading effectively with the rest of the word during the...
Agri-Business
Discussions on new veterinary medicines rules continue
Amid ongoing discussions on proposed changes to the supply of veterinary medicines, the livestock and environmental services executive of the...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Merchants to hold meeting on veterinary medicine changes
An industry meeting between the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS), the Independent Licensed Merchants Association (ILMA) and Acorn Independent Merchants...
Agri-Business
35 young farmers sought for free ICOS training programme
The Irish Co-Operative Organisation (ICOS) is seeking applications for its 2024/2025 Young Farmer programme. The initiative, which has been running...
Agri-Business
25 farmers join new Tirlán Governance Academy
Tirlán has unveiled a new Governance Academy as part of its ongoing work to build a diverse farmer representative structure...
Agri-Business
Ireland to celebrate UN International Day of Cooperatives
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) will celebrate the 30th UN International Day of Cooperatives this coming weekend on Saturday...