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Young Leitrim man sets up farm in France
Nevan McKiernan
Nevan McKiernan speaks with Conor McPadden, who moved to France to set up his own farm earlier this year.
26 December 2024 News
Risk to Ireland of being economically out of sync with heart of Europe
The last time Ireland was in this situation, it ended very, very badly for the country.
23 December 2024 Farm machinery
Joskin- from Agri contractor to manufacturer with 130,000 machines in 41 years
Building 3,500-4,000 machines each year, Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Soumagne in Belgium to meet the Joskin family and visit some of the Joskin factories.
Mercusor deal imminent as Von der Leyen lands in Uruguay
Ursula von der Leyen and her trade commissioner Maroš Šefcovic have flown to South America to conclude a trade summit over the controversial agreement.
5 December 2024 News
New regulation aims to halt the use of single-line brakes
Incoming EU code requires all new tractors registered from 1 January 2025 to be fitted with dual-line hydraulic brakes, even if fitted with air brakes.
4 December 2024 News
French supermarket commits to not sell meat from Mercosur countries
Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard has said that the supermarket made the decision in response to farmer concerns about the impact the deal could have on their businesses.
23 November 2024 News
Grain Trends: markets steady again this week
Grain markets remained relatively steady this week. Plantings and weather look to be the main things affecting prices at present.
20 November 2024 Markets
Getting a taste of French lamb production
The Offaly Quality Lamb Producer Group recently broadened its horizons and got a taste of French lamb production, as part of a visit to the Sommet De l’ Elevage agricultural show, Shaun Diver reports.
23 October 2024 News
Irish exporters targeting growth at Paris food fair
This is the 24th year that Irish companies have been exhibiting at SIAL trade fair which celebrates 60 years this year.
21 October 2024 News
SIAL trade show opens for business
World's largest food and beverages trade show opens in Paris this weekend and several Irish companies in meat and dairy are there.
18 October 2024 News
SIMA show to return in 2026 as AgriSIMA
With new organisers at the realm, the well-known French international machinery exhibition, SIMA is set to be reinvented and return to Paris in 2026 as AgriSIMA.
9 October 2024 News
Court rules in favour of plant-based 'burgers'
Protéines France, the European Vegetarian Union, the Vegetarian Association of France and the company Beyond Meat Inc are contesting a decree adopted by the French government.
7 October 2024 News