Agri-Business
9,400 farmers will claim farm assist every week this year
The Department of Social Protection has estimated that an average of 9,400 farmers per week will claim farm assist this...
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Agri-Business
Charity helping distribute surplus food wins award for innovation
FoodCloud has won the ‘Industry Innovator’ award at the Checkout Best In Fresh Awards for its work distributing surplus food...
Agri-Business
Monsanto reports 'strong' results, says Syngenta takeover still on
Monsanto reports that it had a strong third quarter, with net sales, gross profit and earnings per share all up compared...
Agri-Business
Agri Aware highlights the benefits of CAP in new campaign
A campaign to communicate the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the general public and farmers, across the island has been launched...
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Ben and Jerry's to produce dairy-free ice cream
One of the largest ice cream makers in the world is to start producing dairy-free ice cream. Ben and Jerry’s,...
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McHale Plant Sales wins Zetor's 'Best in Europe' award
McHale Plant Sales has won the Zetor ‘Best in Europe’ award for dealer development. The award was also in recognition...
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Consumers want more protein and supplements in milk
Milk consumers worldwide want more protein and supplements in milk, according to an international consumer study commissioned by Tetra Pak....
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Agriculture Ministers reach agreement on organic farming regulations
The European Council of Agriculture has reached agreement on a general approach for a regulation on organic farming. The agreement...
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The EU is to vote on banning cloned meat this week
On June 17 MEPs from the Environment and Agriculture Committees will vote on draft regulations proposing to ban the cloning of...
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French ban Roundup from garden centres (Monsanto says its surprised)
Monsanto has expressed surprise at the decision taken by French Environment Minister Ségolène Royal to ban the herbicide Roundup from garden...
Agri-Business
Concerns in the UK over retail milk price (4 pints - 89p new low)
This week major UK retailer Morrisons followed the likes of Aldi, Lidl and Asda by offering 4 pints of milk...
Agri-Business
New Glanbia Chairman announced
Glanbia has announced that Henry Corbally has been appointed its new Board Chairman. He succeeds Liam Herlihy. Corbally has also...
Agri-Business
50% of Kiwi farmers face losses, but Fonterra says future is positive
Around 35% of New Zealand dairy farmers are due to make a loss this year, with some commentators saying that...
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Massive Equipment lift at new Dairygold development
Work continues at pace on Dairygold’s complete redevelopment of its milk processing site at Annabella. The blue summer skyline over Mallow yesterday was...
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Commission to examine Dawn Meats French merger
The European Commission’s competition authority is set to examine Dawn Meats investment in a French meat processor. Late last year,...
Agri-Business
USDA says Chinese dairy imports to remain sluggish
China’s imports of milk and dairy powders may stay restrained for longer than expected, according to the United States Department...
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Syngenta rejects Monsanto's second takeover offer
Syngenta has rejected a second offer from Monsanto to acquire the company, the company says. The only change to Monsanto’s...
Agri-Business
Monsanto expected to increase bid to buy Syngenta
Monsanto is expected to increase its bid to buy Syngenta, after its bid of $45 billion was rejected by Syngenta....