Agri-Business
Kerry Group reports sales growth despite tough conditions
Kerry Group today announced interim sales growth of 3.3%, despite difficult trading conditions. It described its performance in the first...
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Agri-Business
Competition Authority approves Glanbia purchase of Wexford Creamery
The Competition Authority has, this morning, approved the Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Ltd (GIIL) purchase of Wexford Creamery from Wexford Milk Producers...
Agri-Business
Danone moves to cut out middle man between New Zealand and Asia, with two acquisitions
In the midst of taking legal proceedings against Fonterra, french dairy group Danone is believed to be in the process...
Rural Life
Roscommon sheep dog trials
Roscommon Lamb Festival 2014 is in its seventh year and takes place this weekend. A key highlight of the festival...
Agri-Business
Minister’s brother appointed to Glanbia board
The Minister for Agriculture’s brother, Patrick Coveney, has been appointed to the board of Glanbia PLC, as a non-executive director....
Dairy
Müller follows Arla with UK milk price drop
Müller UK & Ireland Group has confirmed that its milk price is to be adjusted downwards to 32.00p/L price from...
Agri-Business
China bans cheese imports from the UK
DairyCo is reporting that UK cheese exports to China have been temporarily suspended, following a recent inspection tour by Chinese...
Sheep
Worms can reduce lamb growth rates by 50%
Worm treatment in sheep flocks at this time of the year can play a crucial role in farmers having a...
Beef
March cattle slaughterings up 23%, while sheep kill falls
The number of cattle slaughtered in March 2014 was 23.2% higher than in March 2013 while sheep slaughtering’s was 17%...
Beef
China beefs up imports as domestic cattle production continues to struggle
A new report by Rabobank shows that Chinese domestic beef production is having difficulty keeping up with demand for beef....
Agri-Business
Top judge praises Emerald Expo dairy stock as 'best selection he has ever seen'
Emerald Expo Judge Nico Bonns described the line-up of animals presented before him at Emerald Expo Saturday as the best...
Agri-Business
'Farmers could help reduce obesity levels'
Farmers have a contract with society in producing their food and it’s imperative that higher quality, more nutrient-dense food is...
Beef
Gap between Irish and UK beef price narrows, but still 61c/kg
The beef price differential between Ireland and the UK has a narrowed since the start of the year, but still...
Sheep
Spring lamb trade at €6.20/kg
The sheep trade continues to remain firm despite plentiful supplies being available. In its latest update Bord Bia says trade...
Dairy
Arla to reduce milk price in the UK by 1.27ppl
Arla is set to reduce its standard litre price in the UK by 1.27ppl taking it to 33.74ppl. It cites negative...
Environment
Halving of meat and dairy production could slash farming emissions and incomes - UN report
A 50% reduction in meat and dairy consumption, and production, would reduce current European agricultural reactive nitrogen emission by around...
Agri-Business
Premier Foods blame late Easter for slow sales
Premier Foods, which manufacturers well known brands Mr Kipling cakes and Bisto gravy, said a tough grocery market and the...
Arable
Septoria resistance threatens viability of winter wheat crops
The issue of septoria resistance was keenly discussed at today’s Teagasc Spring Crop Walk on the farm of the Hickey...
