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Murrin mess needs a resolution

While Irish farming's fault lines are exposed by the controversy over Larry Murrin being chair of Bord Bia, CAP's defining days are hurtling toward us.

DEALER 4 February 2026

Murrin mess needs a resolution

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CBAM helps keep Yara share price up

CBAM helps keep Yara share price up

DEALER 4 February 2026

Carting off kartoffeln

Carting off kartoffeln

DEALER 4 February 2026

The Pembroke Road survival kit

The Pembroke Road survival kit

The Pembroke Road survival kit

DEALER 4 February 2026

Bonzo makes a return

Bonzo makes a return

Bonzo makes a return

DEALER 4 February 2026

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Has Bord Bia stoked Government tensions?

Has Bord Bia stoked Government tensions?

Is the 'Independent tail' about the wag the Government dog once more and call time on Larry Murrin’s tenure as Bord Bia chair?

NEWS 21 January 2026

Can Murrin withstand political pressure?

Can Murrin withstand political pressure?

The heat is being turned up on Larry Murrin, as Fianna Fail backbenchers join farmers calls for him to consider his position.

DEALER 21 January 2026

Are you licensed to walk that pig?

Are you licensed to walk that pig?

To walk your pet pig, you need an APHA walking licence with a pre-approved route, renewed yearly – APHA.

DEALER 21 January 2026

And they're all off

And they're all off

The Dealer thinks there's some smart destination choices for ministers when they jet off on St Patrick's Day this year. Some destinations could provide useful tips for their respective portfolios.

DEALER 21 January 2026

Bord Bia leads Irish delegation at Gulfood

Bord Bia leads Irish delegation at Gulfood

While the battle over Larry Murrin's position as chair of Bord Bia continued at home, Jim O'Toole was in Dubai at Gulfood.

DEALER 21 January 2026

New CEO for Clona Dairy Products

New CEO for Clona Dairy Products

The Dealer heard that there is to be a new face as CEO of liquid milk and consumer food company, Clona Dairy Products.

DEALER 21 January 2026

Will 'Sub' story sink Murrin?

Will 'Sub' story sink Murrin?

The Bord Bia chair is being chargrilled over the revelation that his company uses South American beef.

DEALER 21 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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