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Irish MEP to host Mullingar conference on future of CAP
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (356+ words) MEP Barry Cowen has organised a conference this week on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The event will take place at the Mullingar Park Hotel in Co. Westmeath tomorrow (Thursday, April 9). Cowen is the lead negotiator for…...
Kerry Creameries announces 0. 5c/L payment under 2025 contract
22+ hour, 21+ min ago (273+ words) Kerry Creameries Limited has said it will pay an additional payment on milk solids supplied under contract in 2025. The payment of 0. 5c/L will include VAT and will be paid at average Kerry milk solids. The additional payment will not be…...
Watch: "Retaining land in dairy is really critical" - Dairygold CEO
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (455+ words) Succession represents "one of the most significant challenges facing Irish agriculture. Dairygold has highlighted the significance of the ageing farming population in Ireland and that many family farms are operating without a formal succession plan. In 2024, Dairygold conducted a milk…...
Garda" say fuel protests are "causing significant disruption" "
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (299+ words) An Garda S'och'na has issued a statement on the ongoing fuel protests, describing "significant disruption" for some parts of the country. An Garda S'och'na said it has been "engaging with, and continues to engage with, those involved in the fuel…...
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Heydon: Fuel protests hitting farmers and threaten animal welfare
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (437+ words) The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned that fuel price protests taking place across the country today (Wednesday, April 8) are now "impacting" on farmers. Minister Martin Heydon has condemned the protests which he said could also cause…...
MEP calls on government to meet with fuel protestors
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (303+ words) Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly said that "the failure to engage has fuelled anger on the ground". His comments come as national protests have been taking place since yesterday (Tuesday, April 7) in response to fuel costs spiking due to the ongoing…...
Feed mill to temporarily cease production following fuel protests
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (467+ words) Roche's Feed Mill in Co. Limerick has been forced to temporarily cease production as a result of the on-going nationwide fuel protests. The fuel protests taking place are currently blocking access to Foynes port in Co. Limerick, which is affecting…...
Dairygold reports 'resilient' performance in 2025 with "1. 5bn turnover
23+ hour, 11+ min ago (1049+ words) Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has today (Wednesday, April 8) reported a turnover of "1. 5 billion in 2025. Despite a challenging year marked by "exceptional" market volatility, Dairygold said it delivered a "resilient financial performance". The Munster-based dairy'co-op has announced its financial results for…...
Opinion: Heydon must outline Irish agriculture needs as EU presidency nears
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (435+ words) Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon, will soon have an opportunity to put the needs of Irish agriculture centre stage. It comes via Ireland's forthcoming six-month presidency of the European Union. The Co. Kildare TD will never…...