Talbot to retire as Glanbia boss, McGuire named new CEO Nutrition group Glanbia said today that Hugh McGuire will become its new chief executive officer, replacing Siobhán Talbot who will step down at the end … Business • 16 Aug 23
Fertiliser prices down 43.4% in year to June - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Agricultural Output Price index - what farmers are paid for their produce - fell by … Business • 14 Aug 23
Local Enterprise Village at Ploughing Championships Over 30 small businesses from across the country will get a chance to sell and promote themselves to crowds of almost 300,000 as part of … Business • 14 Aug 23
Sustainable farming showcased at Tullamore Show A sustainable livestock village is the centrepiece of the Tullamore Show, which recognises farmers embracing environmentally friendly practices. Leinster • 13 Aug 23
Forestry owner wins €1.42m CGT battle with Revenue A forestry owner has won a €1.42m Capital Gains Tax (CGT) dispute with Revenue relating to €10 million sales of mainly woodland. Business • 11 Aug 23
EU approves €1.3bn forestry programme for Ireland The European Commission has approved Ireland's new €1.3 billion forestry programme after months of consideration and negotiations with the Government. Ireland • 03 Aug 23
Kerry Group reaffirms full year guidance Food technology and ingredients company Kerry has reported higher half year revenues and earnings and said it remains strongly positioned for growth for the full … Business • 02 Aug 23
Snailed it - Cavan farmer's business venture thrives When Peter Monaghan accepted that he couldn't get a viable income from the family suckler beef farm, he started looking at alternatives. He finally settled … Ulster • 28 Jul 23
Yara sees recovery signs after earnings shortfall Norwegian fertiliser maker Yara International has seen recent signs of an improved outlook in key markets, its CEO said today after its earnings fell short … Business • 19 Jul 23
CCPC to look at Aurivo-Arrabawn deal in greater detail The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission is to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation into the proposed acquisition by Aurivo Consumer Foods of certain … Business • 14 Jul 23
Ireland's emissions drop but reduction targets missed Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions decreased in 2022 compared with the previous year, according to a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency. Climate Change • 14 Jul 23
McConalogue trying to get more time on Nitrates issue The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said farmers may have to reduce livestock numbers, export slurry from their farms or reduce stocking rates by … Business • 13 Jul 23
Changing land use part of climate solution - NESC Transforming agricultural practices and land use can be part of the solution to tackling urgent climate change and biodiversity loss here, but any ambitious transition … Business • 11 Jul 23
Milk Price Index down 23.8% in year to May - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the Agricultural Input Price Index fell by 6.5% in the 12 months to May, while the … Business • 11 Jul 23
Political outcry about treatment of calves following RTÉ report The Minister for Agriculture has condemned the abuse of animals exposed by RTÉ Investigates and has said the issues raised will be "vigorously pursued" by … investigations unit • 11 Jul 23
The climate cost of Ireland's dairy boom What are key problems when it comes to climate change and dairy production, and can they be fixed? investigations unit • 10 Jul 23
Environmental concerns in NI over ammonia from slurry There are almost 400 nature sites in Northern Ireland that are so precious, they are protected by law. Ulster • 04 Jul 23
Supermarkets announce more milk price cuts The price war among supermarkets has stepped up a gear with many of the big retailers announcing they are reducing the price of their own … Business • 03 Jul 23
Govt announces €32m investment in agri-food sector The Government has announced a new investment of €32m in the agri-food sector. Business • 28 Jun 23
Farmers to be paid to protect nature and store carbon Farmers, bogs and nature are a combination that have gone together for centuries but in recent times putting the three words together often means controversy. Environment • 21 Jun 23
Sales of fertilister dropped 18% last year Last year when input costs on Irish farms rose sharply due to the war in Ukraine, the amount of fertiliser sold in the country declined … Business • 14 Jun 23
Prices paid for farmers' produce drop 2.2% Returns to farmers for their produce have fallen overall from March to April this year, according to the latest figures from the CSO. Business • 13 Jun 23
2022 a bumper year for dairy and tillage farmers New figures for farming income in Ireland last year show dairy and tillage farmers had a bumper year despite increased input costs. Business • 12 Jun 23
Price cuts must not come at farmers' expense - minister Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said price cuts at supermarkets must not come at the expense of farmers. Ireland • 11 Jun 23
Half of Irish farmers victims of theft, survey suggests A new survey of crime affecting Irish farms has found more than half of farmers were victims of theft. Crime • 09 Jun 23
