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ICOS urges Commission not to use food in US tariff dispute
Anne O'Donoghue
ICOS said the US is “an extremely important” market for Irish dairy farmers and the co-operative sector.
20 February 2025 News
IFA and ICOS meet environment commissioner on derogation retention
A joint statement from the two organisations said they emphasised the economic and environmental significance of the derogation for Ireland’s agricultural sector.
15 January 2025 News
ICOS slams proposed TB restrictions
Long-term restrictions on the sale of cows from herds that have had TB would profound negative financial implications for farmers, ICOS maintained.
ICOS refutes claim it objected to MDPO
MDPO interim chair James Doyle made the claim at a meeting organised by the group in Limerick this week.
11 December 2024 News
Kerry deal allows shareholders to regain control
Kerry proposal releases value and includes rewards for shareholders who have been patient for many years. Vote yes, writes Joe Gill.
4 December 2024 Opinion
Changes to vet medicine rules cause confusion
Adam Woods speaks to Ollie Ryan from the Irish Licensed Merchants Association about the current veterinary medicines debacle.
7 November 2024 News
Free-to-attend farm safety roadshow kicking off next week
The roadshow will travel to counties Kerry, Wicklow, Cork, Kildare, Galway and Mayo over November.
29 October 2024 News
Co-ops an ‘effective and low-cost’ way to enhance bioeconomy - ICOS
ICOS hosted an information webinar on the opportunities for farmers in the bio-based economy with a focus on enhancing Ireland’s anaerobic digestion yield.
20 October 2024 News
Commitment to farm income stability ‘step in right direction’ - ICOS
The society is responding to Minister for Finance Jack Chambers’ announcement that the Government will work with the Department of Agriculture to combat income volatility in time for Budget 2026.
1 October 2024 News