Mart owners warn government mart insurance will shut marts down
The impact of escalating insurance costs on marts will be highlighted in Leinster House today. The manager of the Donegal Co-op Livestock mart Eimear McGuinness is attending the discussion at the Joint Oireachtas Finance Committee.…
Aurivo: ‘Strong performance in a volatile year’
Chairman of Aurivo Pat Duffy spoke to Claire Mulcahy this week on the financial results from the Co-op for 2017. You can listen to the full interview here:
Uk’s proposed ban on exports raises more questions on border issue post-Brexit
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has said that farmers are becoming increasingly concerned about Brexit. It comes after a potential post Brexit ban on the export of live animals for slaughter moved a step closer. Britains Environment…
Aurivo looking at possible business deal with LacPatrick
Aurivo has confirmed that it is looking at a potential business relationship with LacPatrick dairies. Speaking to Ocean FM News today, Chairman of Aurivo Pat Duffy said they will take part in the formal process…
Surveys reveals strong support for farmers getting more support from CAP
80% of Irish people believe the Common Agricultural Policy is honouring its commitment in providing safe, high quality, healthy food. That’s the highest satisfaction rating in Europe with CAP according to a Eurobarometer survey. This…
Agriculture Minister responds to criticism over handling of fodder crisis
The Agriculture Minister’s been accused of being poorly prepared for the fodder crisis affecting farmers. Michael Creed’s been appearing before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee this afternoon to brief politicians on his response to the issue.…
Irish Farmers Journal says 35,000 signatures collected in Suckler Herd Petition
The Irish Farmers Journal says it has collected 35,000 signatures so far in a petition launched by the paper to save the Suckler Cow herd. The paper has launched a major campaign in recent weeks…