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Agri-food suppliers sought for trading experience survey
James Hanly
The Agri-Food Regulator wants to hear from agri-food suppliers about their trading experiences with retail and wholesale buyers of their products.
Agri-food suppliers sought for trading experience survey
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
10 February 2025 News
Bord na Móna recycling sale criticised
Sinn Féin senator Maria McCormack has called for the Government should intervene to stop sell off of Bord na Móna recycling to KWD recycling.
Leydon appointed ifac’s head of growth and agri-food consulting
10 February 2025 News
Leydon appointed ifac’s head of growth and agri-food consulting
Leydon joined ifac in 2018 as the firm’s head of food and agribusiness to develop the group’s agri-food consultancy offerings.
Issues with dispensing vet medicine a focus of new merchants' alliance
Merchants Alliance Ireland is being formed by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, Irish Licensed Merchants Association and Acorn Independent Merchants.
10 February 2025 News
Understanding how business structures influence land purchases
It is crucial to understand how your business structure impacts your decision when purchasing land.
10 February 2025 Advertisers' anouncements
Angus bulls sell to €9,000 at Carrick sale opener
Nevan McKiernan reports on the mixed breed sale which took place at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday.
10 February 2025 Pedigree
Wicklow dairy farmer boosts efficiency with GAIN Easi-Mix
Wicklow farmer John Wynne farms alongside his mother Frances on their dairy and tillage farm near Baltinglass.
10 February 2025 Advertisers' anouncements
ACRES research into impacts of fire on commonage in Mayo
The impact of fire on an ACRES commonage is being researched by the project team.
10 February 2025 Climate and environment
Watch: this week in photos as farmers attend walks, roadshows and talks
Our top farming photos from the past week include the Future Farm Grass Walk, the Irish Farmers Journal suckler roadshow, key talks with a Minister of State and more farming events.
9 February 2025 News
Public meeting to discuss post-Éowyn forestry fallout
Forestry owners whose plantations were affected by storm Éowyn have been urged to attend the meeting in Carrick-on-Shannon on 18 February.
9 February 2025 News
Farmers warned of high lead poisoning risk for livestock in spring
Lead is highly toxic to animals, mainly affecting cattle and sheep, with calves being particularly at risk due to their increased susceptibility and curious nature.
9 February 2025 News
US farm scholarship closing date approaching
The closing date to apply for a scholarship to work on a US farm is approaching on 14 February. See some of the details in this article.
9 February 2025 News