Person: Jim O’Toole

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

farming

Seafood sector needs to have an innovation drive

There is a critical need to drive innovation within the seafood sector in Ireland, according to Bord Iascaigh Mhara chief executive Jim O’Toole.

business

Fishermen earn global plaudits for commitment to cleaning oceans

farming

BIM issues fisherman’s health manual in six languages

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Ireland can become ‘world leader in seafood industry’

business

BIM launches fund to boost seafood R&D

farming

Women seek promotion in seafood sector

Cork heavily represented in BIM awards

Three of the eight finalists shortlisted for the inaugural BIM Seafood Retail Business Award 2018 are from Co Cork. 

Thu, 20 Jul, 2017

BIM: Seafood sector grew by 7.4% last year

The Irish seafood sector grew by 7.4% last year and contributed €1.1bn to the country’s GDP.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

Pitching up for debate on surfaces

It’s almost four years to the day since Saracens broke ground — and tradition — by unveiling an artificial pitch at their newly built Allianz Park stadium.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Sustainability a critical requirement for 21st century Ireland

IF YOU are an Irish food or drinks company and you want to pitch your product to the likes of McDonald’s or Unilever, you will need to be able to prove that your business takes the concept of sustainability seriously.

Mon, 13 May, 2013

Irish cattle farmers top sustainable water usage league in UN study

Irish cattle farmers are top of the sustainable water usage league among the world’s main dairy and beef producers, according to a new study by the UN.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2012

Rat poison was used to kill rare birds

IN his letter (May 31), Jim O’Toole of Bord Bia helpfully indicates that they require control of rodents but that control methods that do not involve the use of poison are acceptable.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2010

Mapping bait points

I REFER to recent letters from Vera Treacy (May 12) and Michael Flynn (May 7) regarding the use of poisons.

Mon, 31 May, 2010

Bord Bia launch lamb promotion

BORD BIA launched a major promotion of Irish lamb in the new home of French rugby at the weekend.

Mon, 26 May, 2003