Ciaran Moran

An EU audit in Brazil has revealed serious gaps in the country’s animal traceability system, raising concerns that cattle destined for European markets may not meet strict safety standards.

A recent planning case in Co Louth has cast doubt on the widely held belief that owning a derelict property in rural Ireland guarantees planning permission for a house.

FARMING Deputy President of ICMSA, Eamon Carroll said that there was massive disenchantment and demoralisation amongst farmers as bTB ravaged herds around the country and closed practically unprecedented numbers of farms.

FARMING The meeting considered the Department of Agriculture's 2024 Supplementary Estimates

FARMING Simon Harris speaks to members of the public at a Carnew Mart in Wicklow. Picture: Fergal Phillips

The Board of Kerry Co-operative has confirmed that it has reached agreement with the global food ingredients giant Kerry Group plc to acquire its Consumer Foods Products and Dairy Ingredients business, Kerry Dairy Holdings Limited in two stages – 70% before end of January 2025 and 30% in the period up to 2035.

Kerry Co-op is to buy the dairy processing business of Kerry Group PLC after the two sides finally hammered out a deal that will significantly alter relations between the global PLC and its founding shareholder.

FARMING Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns The Social Democrats promised financial incentives to allow farmers to reduce their

The Social Democrats promised financial incentives to allow farmers to reduce their herd sizes and said it would not support Ireland's application for another Nitrates Derogation in its policy on Climate Action and Nature Protection.