Keelings
The Dealer on 09 Jun 2021
Moving on in the IFA
The Dealer spotted that Pat Farrell has left IFA, while pig farmer Shane McAuliffe is also moving around the houses.
Stephen Robb on 19 May 2021
Our wildflower seeds do not contain blackgrass – Keelings
Keelings is currently running a major new initiative to spread 1m wildflower seeds
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 27 Feb 2021
No Covid exemption for seasonal agricultural workers
Workers, such as fruit pickers, will be required to have a COVID-19 test and a two week quarantine.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 29 Jun 2020
Fruit pickers escape coronavirus clusters
After a great deal of controversy surrounding the entry of fruit pickers from Bulgaria, it appears there have been no virus outbreaks in the horticulture sector.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 15 Jun 2020
Transport snags for job-seeking fruit pickers
Less than 20% of local candidates remained in the recruitment stage of the Government fruit pickers scheme.
The Dealer on 09 May 2020
The Big Dealer: Watch the mouse now lads: new mart lingo takes hold
Taoiseach on direct payments, supporting essential workers, roosters cause ructions, TDs argue over tourism capital and much more in this week's The Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 06 May 2020
Lack of eligible workers for Keelings jobs
While there was controversy over Keeling's flying in workers to pick fruit last month, it appears that not enough people on these shores are eligible to do the job.
The Dealer on 25 Apr 2020
The Big Dealer: strawberries can't be picked from home
Strawberry fields, crude oil prices, Coolmore purchase, rush on weanlings, IFA contacts members and much more in this week's The Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 22 Apr 2020
Strawberries can’t be picked from home
Power of common sense not prophecy on Keelings would have gone a long way with the Taoiseach’s comments.
Amy Forde on 20 Apr 2020
Government 'hadn’t envisioned' hundreds of seasonal workers - Taoiseach
Last week, fruit grower Keelings was forced to defend its move to fly in workers to pick fruit. Amy Forde and Hannah Quinn Mulligan report.
Caitríona Morrissey on 17 Apr 2020
Horticulture recruitment drive to begin
The debate over Keelings workers flying in from abroad has led to a new move by the Government.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 17 Apr 2020
Keelings defends flying workers to Ireland
The company has been met with some criticism after flying workers in to help with the harvest during lockdown.
Lorcan Allen on 12 Feb 2020
Keelings acquires 900ha pineapple farm in Costa Rica
The pineapple farm produces over 24m pineapples a year, which will be exported to the US and Europe.
Marcella Connolly on 07 Nov 2019
Companies shortlisted for Irish food and drink awards announced
More than 300 industry leaders will gather at the event hosted by RTÉ’s Miriam O’Callaghan.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 16 Feb 2019
Watch: top tips from industry leaders and studying veterinary
Talks on studying veterinary, agricultural science and inspirational advice from industry leaders such as Supermacs founder Pat McDonagh and CEO of Keelings Caroline Keeling.
Thomas Hubert on 16 Feb 2019
Agri careers: three quotes from farmers who took back the value chain
Pat Lalor, Caroline Keeling and Alan Kingston told the Agri Careers fair how they turned from farmers to entrepreneurs by reclaiming the value from processing and selling their products.
Michael Keaveny on 21 May 2018
Feeding Ireland's Future to help young people on career path
The event will provide young jobseekers with practical help and advice on developing key skills and give them hands-on experience of careers in a range of sectors.
Lorcan Allen on 02 Aug 2017
Agri food companies receive €18m in Government grants
New transparency rules introduced by the EU Commission mean that all beneficiaries of Irish State supports must be made public from now on.
Maria Moynihan on 12 Oct 2016
National porridge week: banana and berry oaty bread
Celebrate National porridge week with this great recipe from Flahavan's and Keelings.
Mairead Lavery on 27 Jul 2016
Listen: Family at the core of Keelings' success
Growing fruit for 90 years and exploring the best of Waterford, Carlow and Kilkenny.