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Eirgrid to notify ICMSA members ahead of aerial power line surveys

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Eirgrid to notify ICMSA members ahead of aerial power line surveys

Eirgrid has agreed to an ICMSA request to automatically notify its members in advance of using helicopters to conduct aerial surveys of overhead power lines in their area.

Pressure on Coveney as department unveils €54m cuts in spending

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Pressure on Coveney as department unveils €54m cuts in spending

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Cheese to be the ‘locomotive’ of EU’s dairy performance after 2015

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Welcome for flexibilities on payments in CAP reform talks

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CAP must prioritise pay to productive farmers

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75% of food and drink exports to come via Origin Green members

Active farmers are not a priority in CAP reform talks, says Macra chief

Active farmers are not a priority in the ongoing CAP reform talks, says Macra na Feirme’s agricultural affairs committee chairman Sean Coughlan.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2013

China watchdog launches juice probe after rotten fruit report

China’s food safety watchdog has launched an investigation into local juice makers after a media report said they used rotten fruit to make their products.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2013

National champions share expertise with open day on heifer rearing

More than 250 farmers attended yesterday’s open day on the farm of Jim and Teresa White, Cloneen, Co Tipperary, to learn about dairy replacement heifer rearing.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2013

Sheep farmers invited to apply for €1.5m fund for mountain fencing

Funding of at least €1.5m will be available for the final tranche of mountain sheep fencing.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2013

Deal will see 50% of single farm payment distributed six weeks earl

Many farmers can expect to receive part of their single farm payment six weeks early, from Oct 16, following an agreement reached in Brussels yesterday.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2013

Crop yield farmer survey may be ditched in favour of satellite data

Statistics Canada may scrap one of its annual farmer surveys on crop yields in favour of a report that uses satellite data to estimate production.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2013

Associated British Foods says earnings to exceed its expectations

Associated British Foods, the sugar and ingredient company that also owns the Primark retail chain, said second-half earnings will exceed its own expectations on quicker growth at the fast-fashion chain.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2013

Investors bank on Chinese dairy firms as domestic demand to soar

Huishan Dairy plans to raise up to $1.3bn (€1bn) in a Hong Kong initial public offering to fund its expansion, with the world’s No 2 economy expected to catch up with its Asian peers in the consumption of infant formula, yoghurt and fresh milk.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2013

The flourishing flavours of Fingal

IT IS a hub of commerce, bureaucracy, and social activity befitting one of Europe’s most exciting capitals.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

Credit squeeze getting worse as pressure intensifies

Farmers have spent thousands extra on additional feed and it is this expenditure that is now causing problems

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

Twin events will focus on timber needs of Irish sawmills

The best way to ensure the quality of timber required by Irish sawmills will be demonstrated at events in Limerick and Leitrim this week.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

IFA president rejects mandatory PRSI increase for self-employed

Any proposal for a mandatory increase to PRSI for the self-employed would place an unfair additional cost on self-employed workers, said IFA president John Bryan.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Scotland’s food and drinks sector could create 5,600 jobs by 2018

Scotland’s food and drinks sector could create 5,600 jobs by 2018, according to an industry survey by the Bank of Scotland.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Boost for Irish firms with UK taste awards

Boost for Irish firms with UK taste awards

Hopes of having the tastiest food in the UK have strengthened for eight Irish companies, after 12 of their products were named in the 2013 Great Taste award top 50.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2013

CAP funding must prioritise active and productive farmers, says IFA

Active, productive farmers must be prioritised for all monies available through Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 of future CAP funds, according to the IFA’s executive council.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

Action plan to be aired at Taste of West Cork Food Festival forum

West Cork food and tourism stakeholders are to join forces to formulate a five-year action plan entitled ‘How to Achieve Universal Recognition for the West Cork region’.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2013

Cappoquin Poultry workers pin hopes on new buyer being found

The 70 workers at Cappoquin Poultry yesterday retained hopes that a buyer could be found for the west Waterford plant.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2013

91 applicants allocated 15.1m litres of milk quota under final scheme

A total of 91 successful applicants have been allocated 15.1m litres of milk quota under the final New Entrants to Dairying Scheme before the abolition of milk quota in 2015.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2013

Farmers have one last chance to apply for dairy equipment funding

The ICMSA is urging farmers to apply for the Dairy Equipment Scheme before tomorrow’s deadline, noting that the last tranche of funding was “under-subscribed”.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2013

Entrepreneur of the Year to head young farmer awards judging panel

Macra na Feirme announced yesterday that Dr Edmond Harty, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012, will head the judging panel for the FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013

Action plan launched to develop organic sector to its full potential

An action plan to develop the organic sector to its full potential has been launched by Minister of State Tom Hayes on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013

IFA urges farmers not to sell grain short as prices turn the corner

Farmers have been urged not to sell grain short this harvest, as prices have turned the corner.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2013

Global line-up of speakers to address ASA annual conference

Speakers from the United States, Brussels, Switzerland, Holland, Britain and Ireland will make up an impressive panel at the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) annual conference which takes place at the Tower Hotel, Waterford, on Sep 13.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2013

Any bid at EU level to restrict dairy output must be resisted, warns IFA

Decisions by the EU cannot hamper dairy expansion in Ireland, the Irish Farmers’ Association warned yesterday.

Thu, 22 Aug, 2013

Carberry Group appoints dairy farmer Donal Tobin as chairman

West Cork-based Carbery Group has announced the appointment of Donal Tobin, a dairy farmer from Rosscarbery, as chairman of its board.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2013

Rising costs and reduced prices threaten grain production viability

The viability of Irish grain production is in question as a result of a relentless increase in costs over the last few years and reduced grain prices for the 2013 harvest, the Irish Farmers' Association claimed yesterday.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2013

Farmers can appeal department’s decisions on ‘clawback’ payments

Farmers are entitled to appeal decisions relating to their payments if they are dissatisfied with the outcome, the Department of Agriculture said yesterday.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2013

Fonterra’s domestic milk products boss resigns effective immediately

The head of Fonterra’s New Zealand milk products business resigned yesterday. No reason was given for the resignation of Gary Romano, which took immediate effect.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Study highlights benefits of agri-environmental schemes

Improved farm practices, a better quality of life, increased environmental awareness and a greater appreciation of biodiversity and wildlife.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Stockperson title up for grabs at Cappamore

Young stockpersons from Ireland and the UK will compete for the Limousin YMA International Stockperson title at the 59th Cappamore Agricultural Show on Saturday.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Irish cheeses on a winner at prestigious show in UK

Irish cheeses won several awards at this week’s 116th annual Nantwich International Cheese Show in Cheshire.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2013

Future uncertain for year-round domestic liquid milk market supply

The future of an all-year-round supply for the domestic liquid milk market is now at a tipping point, according to the National Milk Agency, whose annual report for 2012 was published yesterday.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2013

IFA wants EU rural development funds included in budget decisions

The Government was urged yesterday to take into account the new EU rural development funding that is available for agriculture in the budget decisions for 2014.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2013

BIM seeks to deliver 1,200 jobs and €1bn seafood sales under 2017 plan

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is set to deliver 1,200 jobs and €1bn seafood sales by building scale and enhancing competitiveness in the Irish seafood, according to its 2013-17 strategy document.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2013

All CAP payments remain subject to cross-compliance

All CAP payments will remain subject to farmers satisfying cross-compliance rules — but farmers must also comply with greening criteria to earn 30% of their direct payment.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2013

Unsustainable wind energy not an alternative source of energy

I have been opposing wind farms for the past 14 years, and I am an environmentalist with a long track record on environmental issues.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2013

More West Cork funding is available

Fears that rural development projects in West Cork will lose out due to reduced funding for the West Cork Development Partnership (WCDP) have been allayed by Environment Minister Phil Hogan.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2013

Optimism for CAP reform deal in June

The EU moved closer to an Irish deal on CAP reform at this week’s informal meeting of agriculture ministers in Dublin. After the meeting, Agriculture Commissioner Dacian Ciolos, said he was more optimistic that “we can have a political accord on CAP reform in June.”

Fri, 31 May, 2013

Food facts forum to inform consumers in their choices

Denis Lehane hears how the Farmers Feed Families initiative hopes to raise awareness of food facts

Thu, 30 May, 2013

Regulations adjusted for extra fodder growth

Temporary adjustments to nitrates regulations have been announced, in order to support additional fodder production on farms.

Thu, 23 May, 2013

Cold weather setback for fodder crisis

Wet and cold weather has seriously set back fodder crisis recovery, particularly in the West, according to IFA.

Thu, 16 May, 2013

Farmers seek guidance on Schmallenberg

Farmers have voiced their disappointment at the lack of guidance for farmers on the Schmallenberg virus.

Thu, 09 May, 2013

Teagasc’s 20% winter feed buffer is a ‘hell of a new gospel’

Teagasc sources saying they recommend a 20% winter feed buffer, is “a hell of a new gospel” from the agriculture and food development authority, says John Bryan.

Thu, 02 May, 2013

Fodder bill crisis still a huge issue as many farmers struggle to cope financially, Dáil told

Cattle are starving and farmers across west Cork face mounting fodder bills, said Deputy Jim Daly, Fine Gael, in Tuesday’s Dáil debate on the fodder crisis.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2013