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China dairy probe ‘dog that didn’t bark in the night’

Former EU chief agricultural trade negotiator John Clarke said he thinks the investigation by China is symbolic.

11 September 2024 NEWS
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Watch: Tirlán chief expects more processor alliances in future

Tirlán’s boss expects to see more co-ops forming alliances in the future to best utilise the processing assets they have.

11 September 2024 NEWS
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‘CAP has morphed into an environmental scheme’ - dairy farmer

Jim Mulhall said that while the environment is an important part of CAP, the “economic sustainability of farms is of fundamental importance”.

10 September 2024 SCHEMES
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'Tough’ debate ahead on new farm climate fund proposals - McGuinness

Commissioner McGuinness warned that member states will have to agree to send more tax revenue to Brussels if new funding streams are to be created for farmers.

9 September 2024 NEWS
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Number of people never on a farm ‘striking’, says dairy farmer

Jim Mulhall said he was taken aback when he realised at a recent farm open day how many people have not had exposure to farms.

5 September 2024 NEWS
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Tirlán interested in ‘alliance’ with Tipperary Co-op

The CEO of Tirlán voiced interest in linking up with Tipperary Co-op, saying that an alliance could be formed between the two if Tipperary was on board.

5 September 2024 NEWS
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Farmers shouldn’t get 'knickers in a twist’ on Mercosur - former EU negotiator

Former EU chief agricultural trade negotiator John Clarke said a Mercosur trade deal should not be a source of concern for Irish beef farmers.

5 September 2024 NEWS
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Dairy expansion era is over - Tirlán

Consumers are willing to pay more for things like Netflix subscription and all forms entertainment but they don’t appear to be willing to pay more for food, Seán Molloy has said.

28 August 2024 NEWS
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Global trade takes centre stage at ASA conference

The theme of this year's conference is 'trading with the global consumer.

7 August 2024 NEWS