Organisation: Agri-Aware

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Pat Smith quits IFA post amid calls for pay transparency

Pat Smith has resigned as general secretary and chief executive of the IFA, amid public debate over his annual pay package.

business

Shoppers urged to buy Irish this Christmas

farming

Farmers must promote CAP

news

Rare piglets among zoo festival's big draws

food

Ulster Champ

news

Chef's plea over childhood obesity

Farmers have paid a high price for cheaper food

TODAY, the average worker earns the price of a pound of round steak in 36 minutes. Thirty years ago, it would have taken the same worker almost two hours to earn the money to buy the same steak.

Thu, 07 Sep, 2006

More students take agri-science

THE Leaving Certificate results brought bad news for 174 students who failed the ordinary level agricultural science examination - one of the higher failure rates in the examination.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

Access to land must come at a price for those who want it

FARMERS have legitimate concerns about allowing uninvited persons on their property to pursue recreational interests.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2005

Students awarded for art of farming

Ray Ryan, Agribusiness Correspondent

Thu, 02 Jun, 2005

Video promotes farming among schoolchildren

A video has been launched to promote awareness of food and farming among primary school pupils.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2004

Ireland's farming population falls

Ireland's farming population is on the way down – but still ahead of most other European states, according to the latest figures.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2003

BSE information distributed around shops

Information about the state of the BSE crisis is being distributed to butchers and supermarkets throughout Ireland.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2001