Origin Enterprises buys UK based Green-tech Agri-services group Origin Enterprises has agreed a deal to buy Green-tech Limited, a UK-based manufacturer and distributor of landscaping, forestry and grounds maintenance equipment. Business • 05 Mar
FTI to invest €50m in buying harvesting rights New forestry investment platform Family Tree Impact Investments has said it plans to invest €50m buying harvesting rights over the next three years. Business • 04 Mar
Origin Enterprises half yearly revenues down 5.4% Agri-services group Origin Enterprises said an operating profit of €1.2m for the six months to the end of January compared favourably to a loss of ... Business • 04 Mar
Aurivo wins new €3.3m milk contract with Aldi Ireland Co Sligo-based co-op Aurivo has secured a new €3.3m contract to supply fresh Irish milk to Aldi stores in Ireland. Business • 03 Mar
Government agri-food strategy dealt blow The Government's planned agri-food strategy for the next decade has been dealt a serious blow after the Environmental Pillar withdrew from the group drafting it ... Agriculture • 25 Feb
Red tape threatens forestry sector, says expert Poor communications and project management in the Department of Agriculture has led to difficulties in the forestry sector, according to a leading expert who has ... Ireland • 25 Feb
IFA calls for flexibility on gorse fire deadline dates The Irish Farmer's Association has called for the extension to the deadline for the burning of scrubland. Business • 24 Feb
Glanbia's 2020 profits dip due to Covid-19 hit Global nutrition group Glanbia has reported lower profits and revenues for 2020 but said it navigated the Covid-19 crisis well with the business portfolio delivering ... Business • 24 Feb
A crisp Brexit deal Brexit has been a bad deal for many, but for the Keogh family it has been a bonus, with crisp products selling like hot potatoes. Business • 23 Feb
150 jobs to go at Kerry Group Up to 150 people will lose their jobs at Kerry Group over the next year as the company consolidates its shared services division at facilities ... Business • 16 Feb
Kerry Group in deal for Spain's Biosearch Life Shares of Spanish food supplement maker Biosearch Life jumped by more than 40% today after food and ingredients company Kerry Group announced a takeover bid. Business • 15 Feb
Flower sales moving online due to Covid-19 Valentine's Day is traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for flower sellers, but with flower shops closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, orders ... Business • 12 Feb
Kerry Group shares fall 12% on critical report Shares in Kerry Group fell as much as 12% today, with traders attributing the drop to a report from short-seller Ontake Research criticising the firm's ... Business • 11 Feb
Seafood producers go online in bid to revive trade Struggling food producers are turning online to reach new customers after their trade plummeted since Covid-19 restrictions hit. Ireland • 06 Feb
€100m Brexit scheme for agri-food sector now open The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment have today opened the first call for ... Business • 03 Feb
Greencore continues to suspend financial guidance Greencore chief executive Patrick Coveney said today that Covid-19 would continue to impact the business during 2021 and as a result, the company's financial guidance ... Business • 26 Jan
42 Covid cases confirmed at Wexford meat plant A meat processing plant in Co Wexford has confirmed 42 positive Covid-19 cases following screening of staff. Regional • 25 Jan
Brexit deal unfair on fishing communities - McConalogue The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has described the Brexit agreement as "unfair" on fishing communities. Brexit • 22 Jan
More Irish ports to allow fishing vessels land catches International fishing vessels are to be allowed land their catches in five additional Irish ports from early next month. Brexit • 18 Jan
Irish fishing industry to lose €43m in trade deal The Irish fishing industry will lose €43m worth of quota share by 2026 under the EU-UK free trade agreement, according to preliminary figures published by ... Brexit • 14 Jan
Some food and drink exports hit hard by Covid pandemic Some sectors of Ireland's valuable food and drink industry were severely affected last year as a result the global Covid-19 pandemic. Business • 13 Jan
Farm deaths 'unacceptably high', says minister Farms continue to be one of the most dangerous workplaces, last year 19 people died in farm accidents. Ireland • 04 Jan
Meat Industry Ireland welcomes €100m support scheme Meat Industry Ireland, the Ibec sector association representing the meat processing industry, has welcomed the announcement by Government of a €100m capital investment programme for ... Business • 29 Dec 20
Cabinet agrees €100m scheme to support agri-food sector The Government has signed off on the post-Brexit trade deal following a specially convened Cabinet meeting this afternoon. Ministers also agreed a €100m scheme to ... Brexit • 28 Dec 20
Mixed reaction from agri-food sector to Brexit deal The Irish Farmers Association has said the deal reached between the EU and the UK is a relief, but that it will pose significant difficulties ... Business • 24 Dec 20
