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 is an opportunity for all Co-ops in the border region to re-align. She has written…
Chinese ambassador hopes to develop agricultural relationship with Ireland
The Chinese Ambassador was in Sligo yesterday. Speaking about the importance of exports to China, the ambassador Dr. Yue Xiaoyong said based on its good relationship with agri-companies and co-ops in Ireland he hopes to develop that relationship. Speaking to Ocean FM News at Riverside yesterday, he said that the…