Kerrin McEvoy demonstrated just why he is in such demand these days with an well-timed ride to land the feature Thomas Eggar Stakes at Goodwood.

The food and drink industry is worth €18bn to the economy, a report revealed today but employers federation IBEC warned the sector is facing serious difficulties because of rising costs.

ENTERPRISE Ireland (EI) is to set up a €15 million functional foods research and development programme involving four of the top dairy companies in Ireland.

GOVERNMENT was given a stark warning yesterday to respond to the huge pressures facing the Irish food sector.

THE National Salmon Commission yesterday called for a census of the seal population and said a cull may be necessary.