O'Sullivan new CEO of Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op Society Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society has announced dairy processing executive Eamon O'Sullivan as its new CEO. Business • 22 May 25
O'Sullivan new CEO of Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op Society Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Operative Society has announced dairy processing executive Eamon O'Sullivan as its new CEO. Business • 22 May 25
Seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024 A Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) report has found the value of Ireland's seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023. Ireland • 20 May 25
Seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024 A Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) report has found the value of Ireland's seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023. Ireland • 20 May 25
14% of food suppliers faced unfair trading - survey One in seven agri-food suppliers has faced unfair trading practices by a buyer or retailer, according to a new survey by An Rialálaí Agraibhia, the Agri-Food Regulator. Business • 20 May 25
14% of food suppliers faced unfair trading - survey One in seven agri-food suppliers has faced unfair trading practices by a buyer or retailer, according to a new survey by An Rialálaí Agraibhia, the Agri-Food Regulator. Business • 20 May 25
Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget. Ireland • 20 May 25
Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget. Ireland • 20 May 25
Ifac agrees deal for Kilkenny's Coughlan Carroll & Co Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm ifac has announced a deal to buy Kilkenny-based Coughlan Carroll & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors. Business • 19 May 25
Ifac agrees deal for Kilkenny's Coughlan Carroll & Co Farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm ifac has announced a deal to buy Kilkenny-based Coughlan Carroll & Co. Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors. Business • 19 May 25
Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project. Munster • 19 May 25
Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project. Munster • 19 May 25
Thousands flock to Balmoral Show in Lisburn Sunny weather helped to draw large crowds to Northern Ireland's biggest agricultural show which has opened to the public. Ulster • 14 May 25
Thousands flock to Balmoral Show in Lisburn Sunny weather helped to draw large crowds to Northern Ireland's biggest agricultural show which has opened to the public. Ulster • 14 May 25
Dept proposes number of measures to tackle bovine TB More information on a herd's risk category, mandatory blood testing in larger herds, and pre-movement testing are among the fresh measures proposed by the Government to better prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Agriculture • 08 May 25
Dept proposes number of measures to tackle bovine TB More information on a herd's risk category, mandatory blood testing in larger herds, and pre-movement testing are among the fresh measures proposed by the Government to better prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Agriculture • 08 May 25
Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy. Ireland • 06 May 25
Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy. Ireland • 06 May 25
EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain The European Union has today won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels, a tiny North Sea species. Business • 02 May 25
EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain The European Union has today won a landmark case against Britain at the world's oldest arbitration body over post-Brexit rights to fish sandeels, a tiny North Sea species. Business • 02 May 25
Coillte says level of damage from Storm Éowyn to top €60m Coillte has said Storm Éowyn in January caused "unprecedented" levels of damage to its estate at an estimated cost of over €60m. Business • 02 May 25
Coillte says level of damage from Storm Éowyn to top €60m Coillte has said Storm Éowyn in January caused "unprecedented" levels of damage to its estate at an estimated cost of over €60m. Business • 02 May 25
Kerry Group's first quarter revenues up by 6.3% Irish food ingredients multinational Kerry Group has reported a 6.3% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 and said it was maintaining its full year constant currency earnings per share guidance growth of 7% to 11%. Business • 01 May 25
Kerry Group's first quarter revenues up by 6.3% Irish food ingredients multinational Kerry Group has reported a 6.3% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 and said it was maintaining its full year constant currency earnings per share guidance growth of 7% to 11%. Business • 01 May 25
Glanbia shares jump after 'better than feared' Q1 Shares in nutrition supplement maker Glanbia jumped over 12% today after analysts pointed to a "better than feared" first quarter performance that allowed the Irish group to maintain its full year earnings guidance. Business • 30 Apr 25
Glanbia shares jump after 'better than feared' Q1 Shares in nutrition supplement maker Glanbia jumped over 12% today after analysts pointed to a "better than feared" first quarter performance that allowed the Irish group to maintain its full year earnings guidance. Business • 30 Apr 25
Poultry order issued over bird flu risk to be lifted The Department of Agriculture has announced it is lifting the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds that was in place due to the risk of avian influenza, or bird flu. Ireland • 29 Apr 25
Poultry order issued over bird flu risk to be lifted The Department of Agriculture has announced it is lifting the compulsory housing order for poultry and captive birds that was in place due to the risk of avian influenza, or bird flu. Ireland • 29 Apr 25
Low supply among issues driving up price of farmland Low supply, increasing demand from dairy farmers and issues around succession were the main factors driving up the price of agricultural land last year, according to a report. Ireland • 29 Apr 25
Low supply among issues driving up price of farmland Low supply, increasing demand from dairy farmers and issues around succession were the main factors driving up the price of agricultural land last year, according to a report. Ireland • 29 Apr 25
Pre-tax profits surge 48.5% to €8.27m at Liffey Mills Pre-tax profits at the operator of the chain of agri-superstores Liffey Mills last year increased by 48.5% to €8.27m. Business • 24 Apr 25
Pre-tax profits surge 48.5% to €8.27m at Liffey Mills Pre-tax profits at the operator of the chain of agri-superstores Liffey Mills last year increased by 48.5% to €8.27m. Business • 24 Apr 25
Aldi extends partnership with Sunglow in €14m investment Aldi and Sunglow Nurseries have announced the extension of their partnership with a new five year contract worth almost €14m to the Rush, Co Dublin-based business. Business • 24 Apr 25
Aldi extends partnership with Sunglow in €14m investment Aldi and Sunglow Nurseries have announced the extension of their partnership with a new five year contract worth almost €14m to the Rush, Co Dublin-based business. Business • 24 Apr 25
Revenues and profits increase at Cork's Carbery Group Carbery Group, the West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported higher revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of December. Business • 23 Apr 25
Revenues and profits increase at Cork's Carbery Group Carbery Group, the West Cork based ingredients, flavours, and cheese producer, has reported higher revenues and operating profits for the year to the end of December. Business • 23 Apr 25
FRS Co-Op launches sustainability strategy Social enterprise co-operative FRS Co-op has launched a new sustainability strategy committing to cut carbon emissions by 20% and landfill waste by half by 2030. Business • 23 Apr 25
FRS Co-Op launches sustainability strategy Social enterprise co-operative FRS Co-op has launched a new sustainability strategy committing to cut carbon emissions by 20% and landfill waste by half by 2030. Business • 23 Apr 25
Easter lamb off menu for some sellers due to price rises It is a traditional staple of Easter dinner, but this year some sellers are not stocking lamb due to a spike in price - saying consumers are not willing to pay more for the product. Ireland • 19 Apr 25
Easter lamb off menu for some sellers due to price rises It is a traditional staple of Easter dinner, but this year some sellers are not stocking lamb due to a spike in price - saying consumers are not willing to pay more for the product. Ireland • 19 Apr 25
Oilseed rape crop increases across Ireland due to demand Global supply constraints on sunflower oil and a spike in the price of olive oil have meant home-produced rapeseed oil has become more common on Irish supermarket shelves. Ireland • 16 Apr 25
Oilseed rape crop increases across Ireland due to demand Global supply constraints on sunflower oil and a spike in the price of olive oil have meant home-produced rapeseed oil has become more common on Irish supermarket shelves. Ireland • 16 Apr 25
Exports of Kerrygold frontloaded ahead of US tariffs Exports of Kerrygold butter to the US was frontloaded by Ornua at the beginning of the year in anticipation of the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration. Business • 16 Apr 25
Exports of Kerrygold frontloaded ahead of US tariffs Exports of Kerrygold butter to the US was frontloaded by Ornua at the beginning of the year in anticipation of the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration. Business • 16 Apr 25
Initiative aims to bring life back to soil in midwest A new EU initiative to try and bring life back to Ireland's depleted soil and improve the quality of food is being championed in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. Munster • 14 Apr 25
Initiative aims to bring life back to soil in midwest A new EU initiative to try and bring life back to Ireland's depleted soil and improve the quality of food is being championed in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. Munster • 14 Apr 25
Lakeland Dairies' revenues and profits for 2024 increase Cross-border dairy co-operative Lakeland Dairies has reported higher revenues and profits for 2024 after what it called a strong performance for the year. Business • 09 Apr 25
Lakeland Dairies' revenues and profits for 2024 increase Cross-border dairy co-operative Lakeland Dairies has reported higher revenues and profits for 2024 after what it called a strong performance for the year. Business • 09 Apr 25
'Modest support' for pro-climate policies - ESRI A national study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that farmers, people living in rural areas, and urban residents are all worried by climate change and equally willing to take action to help stop it. Ireland • 09 Apr 25
'Modest support' for pro-climate policies - ESRI A national study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that farmers, people living in rural areas, and urban residents are all worried by climate change and equally willing to take action to help stop it. Ireland • 09 Apr 25
