Rural Life
CSO: Largest drop in agri incomes in south-east and mid-west in 2023
The south-east and mid-west regions suffered the biggest drop in agricultural income last year according to a new report published...
producers
Beef
MII launches videos to show sustainability progress made by producers
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has launched a new video series today (Monday, September 30), which aims to raise awareness of...
Sponsored
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...
Rural Life
Watch: Farmer says new 'buy local' campaign needed
The story of local producers struggling to sell against the back drop of large retailers continues, as local producer and...
Rural Life
Upheaval impacting on farmers' health
Against a backdrop of rapid upheaval in agriculture, volatile commodity markets, rising input costs and demands to mitigate the impact...
Agri-Business
New report examines best practice in horticultural food safety
A new report that examines best practice in the control of human pathogenic microorganisms in plant-production systems has been published....
Rural Life
New breed of grocers embrace nostalgia
The grandsons of Dominic Doyle who owned and ran the renowned D.B. Doyle’s butchers and meat processing plant in Newbridge,...
Agri-Business
'Primary producers are often the weakest link in the food supply chain'
Primary producers are often recognised as the weakest link in the food supply chain, according to the Minister for Jobs,...
Agri-Business
'Absence of a ban on below cost selling a major flaw'
The absence of a ban on below cost selling is a major flaw in combating unfair trading practices, according to...
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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...
