Frontloading even €2m of the funds available under the Dairy Equipment Scheme would give rural communities a lift, ICMSA deputy president Pat McCormack has argued.
Dairy farmers expect their co-ops to remain cautiously optimistic about milk prices for 2012, based upon the latest Rabobank Global Dairy Outlook.
A public consultation process on how to harness the potential of Ireland’s marine resource has been launched by Marine Minister Simon Coveney.
Dairy farmers want Glanbia to retain its current milk price until at least the end of March, according to IFA national dairy chairman Kevin Kiersey.
Spice Burger manufacturer Walsh Family Foods is expected to expand its Dublin staffing levels following its acquisition by the European arm of US food group Keystone Foods.
Farm service company FRS Network is recruiting for more than 200 roles in relief milking, general farm labour and specialist operatives.
Health food producer Dee’s Eat Well, Be Happy is set to double the size of its business, with exports growing to 40% of total sales by the end of 2012.
Animal health and nutrition company Alltech has made a number of executive level changes in response to a surge in European agri-food production.
Landowners are demanding double the compensation on offer for ceasing turf cutting on protected lands.
Some 23,000 farmers whose REPS 3 contracts have expired must be given immediate access to the AEOS environmental scheme, said the ICMSA dairy farmer group.
Sandwich chain Subway is planning a huge expansion in Britain and Ireland.
Retailers in Britain have given an extremely positive response to a new high-grade milk called A2 from New Zealand targeting lactose-intolerant consumers.
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