Every sector of society was expecting pain from Budget 2010 and likewise, they all had a wish-list in advance of yesterday’s speech. Claire O’Sullivan travelled to the north Cork town of Mallow last week to talk to retailers and business people about what the town wanted and needed from Brian Lenihan’s budget.

DAIRYGOLD Co-op has been urged by Munster IFA vice president Seán O’Leary to urgently review its grain price.

IRISH Farmers’ Association (IFA) Munster vice president Sean O’Leary has welcomed a commitment from European Parliament member Brian Crowley in relation to the Brazilian beef issue.

A DECISION by the Department of Agriculture and Food to rationalise its laboratories in Munster and relocate to Macroom has led to opposition by farmers and staff.