An audit by European Commission health and food safety inspectors found limited or inaccurate guidance was given to officials in Ireland

Hurleys, uilleann pipes, and Waterford Crystal could soon enjoy the same EU geo-legal protections currently available to the manufacturers of food items like Parma ham and Feta cheese.

There are many occasions for us farmers to share experiences and learn from each other — at the dairy and beef discussion groups, through Teagasc or private agricultural advisory services, and at demonstration farms.