Agri-Business
New FBD boss to focus on 'return to profitability'
Fiona Muldoon has been appointed as the FBD Group Chief Executive with immediate effect. It is also intended that she...
Agri-Business
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Organic farmers call for a relaxation of the annual certification process
The current annual organic certification process is not necessary and should be changed, according to Padraic Finnegan, Chairman of the Organic...
Agri-Business
Kerrygold butter to be hit by new 33% US tariff
The US has this week increased the tariff on imported butter to the tune of an extra $.51c/kg. The move increases...
Agri-Business
Tesco sees half-year earnings drop 70%, sales down 1.3%
Half-year earnings for Tesco UK and Ireland have dropped 70% compared to the same time last year. Overall Group operating...
Agri-Business
Farmflo selected to join Microsoft mentoring programme
Farmflo, the Irish farm management software start-up, has been selected to join Microsoft’s Accelerator Programme. The Accelerator Programme is a global initiative...
Agri-Business
No plans to change Farm Assist criteria - Burton
There are no plans to change the current criteria for accessing Farm Sssist applications, according to the Minister for Social...
Agri-Business
Ukraine looks for foreign investment in agriculture
Ukraine is about to open up as a uniquely attractive farm and agri-development opportunity for potential investors from Ireland and...
Agri-Business
69-year-old man dies from fall on farm in Cavan
A 69-year-old man had died in an accident on a farm in Co. Cavan today. The man fell off a...
Agri-Business
Fatal tractor accident leaves elderly man dead
A fatal road traffic accident has occurred in Wicklow of a man in his 80s, after his tractor was involved...
Agri-Business
New 'name and shame' policy helps reduce number of BVD PIs on farms by 42%
New measures introduced last year have had a major impact on reducing the numbers of BVD Persistently Infected (PIs) animals alive...
Agri-Business
New Aurivo headquarters opened by Commissioner Hogan
The new corporate headquarters of Aurivo was officially opened by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan last week....
Agri-Business
'Meat eaters should be treated like smokers with campaigns to turn them vegetarian'
The UK’s Labour spokesperson on agriculture has said that meat eaters should be treated like smokers. Kerry McCarthy is the...
Agri-Business
Cost cutting boosts Fonterra profits to €280m
In its annual results Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced a net profit after tax of $506 million for the financial...
Agri-Business
Forestry planting programme opens for applications
Farmers and landowners can now apply for financial assistance under the forestry planting programme. Launching the programme, Minister Tom Hayes...
Agri-Business
From football to food - Arla Foods brings in Adidas financial expert to head up team
The world’s largest producer of organic products Arla Foods has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO)...
Agri-Business
FBD raises €70m through agreement with Fairfax
FBD Holdings plc has announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited will...
Agri-Business
Keenan joins with Intel to provide 'end-to-end' farming information
Keenan is now working with IT giant Intel which, it says, will improve data sharing and enhance nutritional analysis. According...
Agri-Business
Neil Keane elected President of the ASA
Neil Keane has been elected President of the Agricultural Science Association (ASA). Keane becomes the 65th President of the ASA,...