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Bord Bia visits Morocco to explore cattle export options

The visit to Morocco takes place as approval for export of Irish cattle to Israel is now entering final stages...

IFA protest at Aldi in Cavan stood down after positive talks

There appears to be an understanding that if secondary processors asked for a price increase for pigmeat, Aldi would pay it

Minister plans funding of €3 million for domestic seed sector

The plan aims to support the development of native production of such seed, which is a highly specialised farming activity...

Planning minister responds to Greens’ comments on solar panels

The planning minister has poured cold water on a move by Green Party senators to scrap planning permission requirements for solar panels.

Survey: Over 70% of consumers willing to pay more for dairy products

67% of consumers believe that the sector is committed to producing dairy more sustainably....

MEP welcomes EU proposals on ‘smart villages’

Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has welcomed the European Parliament’s report regarding regional...

Training course promotes responsible public use of uplands

Responsible use of upland areas for recreation by the public is being promoting through a new series of training courses.

EU flexibility needed on state aid rules for energy – MEP

The EU Commission needs to show flexibility on state aid rules for domestic energy production, according to an Irish MEP.

Limousin sale sees top price of €7,000 for Leitrim-bred bull

The top-priced bull on the day was bought by an agricultural college...

Milk tankers to be used in rural mental health campaign

The Samaritans freephone number will feature on over 500 co-op trucks....

More CAP flexibility needed to ensure food security – MEP

An Irish MEP has said that more flexibility will be needed under CAP to offset the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Call for closed bank branches to be used for communities

A Kerry county councillor has called for former Bank of Ireland (BOI) branches to be developed for use by local communities.

Proposed EU rewetting law could lead to protests – TD

Proposed EU legislation on rewetting drained farm peatlands could lead to protests if given the green light, according to a TD.

Sheep import figures ‘don’t tell full story’ – ICSA

The ICSA said the importation of lamb carcasses is

ICMSA: Why can’t farmers deal with European banks?

Farmers are slow to move from their bank and explore other options, according to a representative of the ICMSA.

Irish Aberdeen Angus Association appoints new secretary

The association

Derogation extension will cover veterinary medicines in the short-term

While the Commission

Demand for calves remains at Enniscorthy Mart

Enniscorthy mart held it weekly calf sale on Wednesday, as we head towards Christmas many farmers seem keen to move stock off their farms.