Ciaran Moran

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Ciaran Moran - Author - Agriland.ie

Ciaran Moran is a partner in a beef and sheep farm in Roscommon. He holds an Honours Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Science from UCD where he specialised in Food and Agribusiness Management.

Reduction in the maximum content of copper in animal feed recommended

Beef

Reduction in the maximum content of copper in animal feed recommended

The European Food Safety Authority has proposed modifications to the maximum levels of copper in feed for some animal groups....
What is lumpy skin disease and why is it causing problems in south-eastern Europe

EU

What is lumpy skin disease and why is it causing problems in south-eastern Europe

European authorities are trying to strengthen the regional cooperation in south-eastern Europe and the Middle East for the prevention and...
Futures markets points to another major rise in Global Dairy Trade

Dairy

Futures markets points to another major rise in Global Dairy Trade

Quotes for dairy products on futures market are pointing towards a bumper Global Dairy Trade auction next week. There were...
Global meat giant JBS confirms move of HQ to Ireland

Agri-Business

Global meat giant JBS confirms move of HQ to Ireland

The largest meat processor in the world, JBS, has confirmed its plans to move its headquarters to Dublin. The move...
Less ‘attractive’ Irish beef driving UK cattle prices higher

Beef

Less ‘attractive’ Irish beef driving UK cattle prices higher

In addition to tighter supplies, the weakness of sterling and the consequent unattractiveness of Irish beef in the UK is...
Sterling weakens again as Bank of England cuts interest rates

Agri-Business

Sterling weakens again as Bank of England cuts interest rates

Sterling moved lower yesterday as the Bank of England cut interest rates in an attempt to counteract a looming recession...
Government to fund new research on TB in cattle and the causes of the Fodder Crisis

Agri-Business

Government to fund new research on TB in cattle and the causes of the Fodder Crisis

A new multi-million euro research project to breed cattle with enhanced disease resistance is among a number of major research...
Kerry Group revenues steady despite challenging market conditions

Agri-Business

Kerry Group revenues steady despite challenging market conditions

Kerry Group revenue was broadly unchanged over the first half of the year at €3 billion reflecting good volume growth...
‘La catastrophe’ – French harvest set to be worst in decades

Arable

‘La catastrophe’ – French harvest set to be worst in decades

France could be in for its worst harvest in 30 years, according to latest crop updates. The poor weather conditions...
US and Brazil seal new fresh beef deal

Beef

US and Brazil seal new fresh beef deal

The United States and Brazil have agreed to allow access to each other’s fresh beef markets following extensive negotiations. Under...
UK retailers are changing the way they sell products and it’s not helping meat sales

Agri-Business

UK retailers are changing the way they sell products and it’s not helping meat sales

The major multiples in the UK are changing the way the sell products and it is having a huge impact...
Final ruling clears way for new French country of origin labeling laws

Agri-Business

Final ruling clears way for new French country of origin labeling laws

New French laws on country of origin labeling cleared the last hurdle this week and will come into force next...
Disappointment in Northern Ireland at loss of leatherjacket control product

Arable

Disappointment in Northern Ireland at loss of leatherjacket control product

The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is disappointed that the Chemicals Regulations Directorate (CRD), which is part of the UK...
Pics: New round balers from Case IH for 2017 season

Machinery

Pics: New round balers from Case IH for 2017 season

With the RB 545 series, Case IH has a new generation of high-calibre fixed chamber balers on the starting blocks...
Current greenfield US dairy projects could add 200,000t of milk powder to market

Dairy

Current greenfield US dairy projects could add 200,000t of milk powder to market

US producers of milk powder are set to bring significant amounts of new production capacity online over the next two...
A conservative EU sugar beet production level estimated in the last quota year

Arable

A conservative EU sugar beet production level estimated in the last quota year

In 2016/2017, EU sugar beet production is estimated 5% above last year, at 107 million tonnes, according to latest data from...
Dairy farmer protests loom in the UK as milk production slumps by over 10%

Dairy

Dairy farmer protests loom in the UK as milk production slumps by over 10%

Dairy farmer protests are looming in the UK as milk production figures show a dramatic fall off in production on...
Dairygold negotiates lower cost milk supplier loans

Dairy

Dairygold negotiates lower cost milk supplier loans

Dairygold has negotiated lower cost loan and credit facilities for its Milk Suppliers with both Bank of Ireland and AIB...
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