Consumer
Stephen Robb on 15 Sep 2021
IFA potato report: consumer demand improves this week
IFA potato market report 15 September 2021.
Amy Forde on 11 Sep 2021
Learn from the past to combat climate change - Glenisk director
Ger Cleary said it was a natural step for Glenisk to go into organics because that was how it perceived the market was going.
Caoimhe Harney on 09 Sep 2021
30 new jobs in Armagh if proposals get green light
Fane Valley unveils plans for new investment in Armagh, which, if it goes ahead, will create 30 new skilled jobs in the area.
Ciara Leahy on 08 Sep 2021
Consumer: gluten-free choice
With over 8,000 gluten free products now listed, those with coeliac disease now can enjoy choice and quality, writes Ciara Leahy.
Siobhán Walsh on 02 Sep 2021
23% of consumers willing to pay a premium for grass-fed beef
The Bord Bia survey was conducted across 13 different countries including Ireland and took in buyers and consumers.
Jack Kennedy on 01 Sep 2021
Fresh milk consumption channels change – National Milk Agency
Each year the National Milk Agency pulls together the numbers and statistics behind the liquid milk industry in Ireland.
Peter McCann on 25 Aug 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Ciara Leahy on 11 Aug 2021
Consumer: the real cost of back to school
The September school photos are set to flood our social media accounts but behind the smiles of many parents is the back to school financial burden, writes Ciara Leahy.
Stephen Robb on 10 Aug 2021
Tillage Management: using pre-harvest glyphosate smartly
Glyphosate is an important tool for all farming systems, so it should always be used with due consideration for consumer concerns.
Ciara Leahy on 04 Aug 2021
Consumer: get a better understanding of your BER
An overhaul of the BER Advisory Report has made it easier for consumers to see what areas of their home needs to be more energy efficient and how much it will actually cost, writes Ciara Leahy.
Noel Bardon on 03 Aug 2021
Food prices neglected by Department in Food Vision 2030 – ICMSA
The strategy has not outlined the increase in food costs that will be associated with the document’s proposals, according to the association.
Ciara Leahy on 28 Jul 2021
Driving license delays causing career headaches
Over 220,000 people are waiting to take either their driving test or their theory test, and in the meantime, insurance companies are benefitting from the backlog, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 21 Jul 2021
Technology can help older people feel secure in their own homes for longer
As we age, many people want to stay in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible, and Halocare is allowing them to do just that, writes Ciara Leahy.
Noel Bardon on 19 Jul 2021
'Add one more' fruit or veg campaign launched by Bord Bia
Bord Bia has launched a campaign seeking to promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables.
Noel Bardon on 15 Jul 2021
Minister Byrne visits Ornua plant in Spain
The Ornua cheese plant located outside Madrid was visited by the Minister of State for European Affairs this week.
Amy Forde on 09 Jul 2021
Lakeland holds June milk price
The board of Lakeland Dairies met on Friday to set a price for June milk supplies.
Adam Woods on 30 Jun 2021
Beef price hits €4.80/kg and rising
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef and mart trade.
David Wright on 23 Jun 2021
‘NI: Our Food, Our Story’ launched
The book, written by Dr Vanessa Woods has been sent to every primary school in NI.
Noel Bardon on 22 Jun 2021
Consumers want more info on locally-produced, sustainable dairy
Recent survey data from the European Milk Forum shows that dairy products are well regarded by consumers.
Damien O'Reilly on 16 Jun 2021
Damien O’Reilly: the gap between farmers and consumers
The gap between farmers and consumers is widening - and farmers are losing out. Damien O'Reilly writes