Charles O'Donnell

Greencore, the Dublin-based provider of convenience foods to the Irish and UK retail sector, has reported what it called “continued strong momentum” in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year to September 27, 2024.

A pig farm worker has been awarded over €11,500 by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after it was found that he did not receive paid annual leave that he was entitled to.

Three MEPs from Fianna Fáil have met with the incoming European Commissioner for Agriculture, with the meeting focusing on a range of issues including the nitrates derogation and environmental scheme funding.

Some 48% of farmers who applied for a derogation in 2023 have 150 LUs or less, according to figures provided by Minister McConalogue.

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) is calling on dairy processors to provide farmers with a milk price of “at least” 48c/L for supplies in September.

An Irish MEP and Irish TD have both met with the new incoming European Commissioner for the Environment on Ireland's nitrates derogation, the Nature Restoration Law, and other issues.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has said it will invest $11 million to “support resiliency” in the country's dairy sector.

Lakeland Dairies has announced that it will increase its milk price for September, as will as offer a €30/t feed rebate to its suppliers.

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