Agri-Business
Three key factors "driving change" in the dairy sector were highlighted at a dairy conference today (Tuesday, March 24).
Irish dairy "remains a trusted and competitive partner in an uncertain time", according to Bord Bia CEO Jim O'Toole.
Tillage
Bord Bia is currently seeking auditing and data processing services for a pilot Quality Assurance (QA) scheme for the tillage sector.
The Irish Grain Growers Group (IGGG) has noted the strengthening of international grain prices since the start of the war in the Middle East
Bord Bia has announced a global St Patrick’s Day programme promoting Irish food and drink across 15 countries.
Bord Bia has said that a protest staged by farmers at its Global Hub in Dublin led to around €200,000 in additional costs.
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Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has ruled out adding more farm...
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Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has ruled out adding more farm organisations to the board of Bord Bia.
The Middle East remains "a strategically important market for Irish food and drink exports" acccording to Bord Bia.
An Irish MEP has welcomed the agreement between Bord Bia and the IFA, saying it offers a "structured and credible" review process.
The proposed review of Bord Bia will examine the eligibility for membership of the agency's board and for the appointment of its chairperson.
The protest undertaken by the IFA at the Bord Bord headquarters has been stood down as agreement has been reached on an independent review.
Bord Bia staff at its Dubai office are "sheltering in place while working from home" as Iranian drone and missile strikes continue.
Agri Politics
Gardaí are investigating a complaint lodged by the Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, in relation to his constituency office in Kildare.
Farmers protested at Minister Martin Heydon's constituency office in Co. Kildare as the dispute over Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin continues.
Minister Martin Heydon has proposed establishing "an independently run governance review" in a bid to break the Bord Bia stalemate.
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A meeting of the Bord Bia board has been scheduled for next Monday (March 2) against the backdrop of ongoing farmer protests.
Bord Bia said the farmer protest at its office is "the most significant breakdown in relations with a core stakeholder group" in its history.
Huge crowds gathered at the Cavan Crystal Hotel in Co. Cavan last night (Wednesday, February 25)...
Huge crowds gathered in Co. Cavan last night for a public meeting on the ongoing farmer protest at Bord Bia's Dublin headquarters.
An IFA meeting has ended with a plan to protest at the constituency office of Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon this weekend.
Two more county councils have passed motions or adopted positions in relation to the ongoing dispute between the IFA and Bord Bia.
