Agri Politics
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 has been unsuccessful in getting...
John Comer
Agri Politics
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 Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA)...
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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 Politics
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 “good bang for...
Dairy
Deadline for nominations for key ICMSA roles looming
The deadline for nominations for key roles within the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) is looming. Nominations for the...
Agri Politics
Comer calls for 'political stability', as crucial Brexit summit looms
It is “absolutely critical” that the government’s negotiating team is “fully focused” at upcoming Brexit talks in Brussels, despite on-going...
Agri-Business
'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 Irish Creamery and Milk...
Beef
'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 president...
Rural Life
'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 admits that the...
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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...
Dairy
'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 days. Figures from the European...
Agri-Business
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 the President of...
Agri-Business
Should Ireland have a dedicated Brexit minister?
A farmer survey that was carried out by Behaviour and Attitudes and published in yesterday’s Irish Examiner in association with the...
National Ploughing Championships
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 endangerment of the EU’s...
Rural Life
€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 Irish Creamery...
Agri-Business
'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 the UK is Ireland’s ‘holy grail’, according...
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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...
CAP / Schemes
Fair Deal scheme 'unworkable' at present for farm families
The President of the ICMSA (Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association), John Comer, has announced that his organisation has put forward...
Agri-Business
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 chain – targeted particularly...
Agri-Business
Farmers frustrated by 'lack of action' on Brexit preparations
With just over 18 months until Brexit becomes a reality, concrete actions are needed now to prepare vulnerable sectors for the challenges...
Agri-Business
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, despite mounting concerns over...