Agri-Business
Minister Martin Heydon said he believes that "complacency has crept in" across Europe when it comes to food security.
TB compensation ceilings are "hopelessly out of date" and should be removed altogether, farmers have urged.
The outlook for a number of farm sectors is of "big concern" in 2026, according to the president of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA).
Rural Life
The executive committee and members gathered recently for the AGM of the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show.
N.Ireland
The Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification has reflected on its progress over the past year and announced new leadership roles at a recent AGM.
Beef
Pheilim Molloy has been ratified as the new President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association at their annual general meeting.
FBD Holdings expressed confidence in the underlying profitability, future growth prospects and capital strength of the business.
Agri Politics
The ICMSA president Denis Drennan has called for "science based solutions" to the issue of bovine tuberculosis (TB).
The upcoming AGM by the ICMSA aims to have a 'for farmers, by farmers' agenda, with political and non-farming input to be kept to a minimum
The board of Kerry Co-op is expecting to outline its proposals for the future of the co-op to shareholders later this year.
FBD Holdings, highlighted the risk that "weather" poses to its business during its Annual General Meeting today.
Turnover at the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) grew to €23.8 million in 2023 - up from €15.3 million in 2022.
Shareholders will be asked to vote on a proposal to remove the FBD Holdings listing from the London Stock Exchange next month.
Dairy
The four winners of the 2023 John Feely Foundation Scholarships were presented with their individual cheques for €1500 by the ICMSA
Chair of the Veterinary Ireland Medicines Working Group, Conor Geraghty has called for further clarity on the NVPS
The IFA has confirmed the dates of its 940 branch AGMs where members can cast their vote for the next IFA president and deputy president.
Board of management at the Irish Rural Link has said it is 'satisfied' with it's 2022 financial statements, despite rural challenges
Irish Rural Link (IRL) has called for Budget 2024 to address "income inadequacy" in rural Ireland.
A resolution to cap investments made by the board of Kerry Co-op at €50 million in a five-year period has been approved by shareholders.
Kerry Co-op shareholders will be asked to vote on a resolution in relation to future investments at a Special General Meeting (SGM) this week.
Macra officially launched its new five-year strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Co. Cork on Saturday (May 13).
Kenny Jones has been re-elected chair of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) in Co. Kerry by a single vote.
The Kerry Co-op chair has said that he envisages a Special General Meeting (SGM) focused on the share redemption scheme will be held in June.
