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:
Minister extends fodder imports for an extra week
The Irish Farmers Association have welcomed the extension of the fodder import scheme. The importation of animal feed from the UK started earlier this month to address the shortage farmers across the country were experiencing.…
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…
Harkin says co-ops must work together on mergers to benefit farmers
A North West MEP is calling for Co-ops to work together to protect the future of the sector. Sligo MEP Marian Harkin says that following Monaghan-based Co-op LacPatrick’s need for a new business partner, it…
Sinn Fein calls for government to outline its opposition to Mercosur
Sinn Fein is calling for the Irish government to call a halt to any south american trade deal that includes tariff-free beef or meat imports. A team of negotiators are in Brussels this week to…
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…