United Arab Emirates
The Dealer on 31 Mar 2021
Sheikh up for Kildare farm
The Dealer is considering how generational renewal will translate from Dubai to Kildare.
Caitríona Morrissey on 08 Nov 2020
Irish farmers abroad: where in the world are you?
We want to hear from Irish farmers from New Zealand to the Netherlands and Utah to Uruguay.
Lorcan Allen on 04 Dec 2019
Building a long-term plan for future growth
Since it was first established in 2011, Keogh’s crisps has grown rapidly. Lorcan Allen speaks to managing director Tom Keogh about future plans.
The Dealer on 27 Sep 2019
The Big Dealer: pro-farmer billboard campaign gathering momentum
Billboards, Donegal auction, protests, IFA deputy presidency, straw blown away, no-meat meatballs and much more in this week's The Big Dealer.
Contributor on 04 Sep 2019
Macra escort scoops top honours in Tralee
Jamie Flannery from Carrigaline Macra was announced as escort of the year at the 2019 Rose of Tralee festival.
Joe Coffey on 24 Jul 2019
Seandun members heading for the Tralee dome
Two Macra members will take part in the Rose of Tralee this year.
Patrick Donohoe on 10 Sep 2017
Irish beef to China in 'final furlong'
A leading Irish diplomat is confident that access for Irish beef to the enormous and lucrative Chinese market is close.
Contributor on 17 May 2017
Opinion: tackling the Brexit challenge
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed TD offers opinion on what he and his Department have done to protect farmers since the Brexit vote.
Patrick Donohoe on 05 Mar 2017
Brexit heightens trade mission movement
Patrick Donohoe sums up this week’s trade mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Patrick Donohoe on 05 Mar 2017
Listen: 67c/l and 41c/l for Cypriot and Greek dairy farmers
From India to Cyprus, the Irish Farmers Journal spoke to a range of dairy companies across the globe this week to see what products they produce and how much farmers are paid for their milk.
Patrick Donohoe on 09 Mar 2016
PPI stalls as co-ops to set February price
Dairy co-ops will start setting milk price for Februray in the coming days.
Damien O'Reilly on 24 Feb 2016
Irish eyes smiling in the desert
With up to 10,000 Irish expats making the United Arab Emirates their home, the Irish influence is strong in the desert, writes Damien O'Reilly.
Pat O'Keeffe on 01 Apr 2015
Carty Meats win contract in Middle East
Irish firms won business contracts at the Bord Bia marketplace event in Dublin last week.
Joanne Fox on 18 Mar 2015
News: United Emirates Suspended By FEI
In an unprecedented decision, the UAE has been suspended from international equestrian events writes Michael Slavin
Pat O'Keeffe on 26 Feb 2014
Irishman running herd of 4,000 high-yielding cows
While Almarai (formerly Masstock) is the best-known dairy business in the Middle East, Al Ain Dairy is another very interesting dairy operation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
on 04 Dec 2013
Irish exporters have eyes on the Gulf
Infant formula currently dominates Irish exports to the Gulf region, but that is set to change dramatically in the coming years.
on 04 Dec 2013
Gulf region provides good food-market potential
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries provide realistic market potential for Irish dairy producers and processors but the price and quality must fit their needs.
on 04 Dec 2013
Eye to eye contact needed to sell in Dubai
During the recent Middle East trade mission, Pat O' Keeffe spoke to Dubai based meat firm Khazan about the prospects for Irish beef and lamb in the region.
on 04 Dec 2013
Gulf states attract Irish food exports
Pat O' Keeffe reflects on the export trade opportunities presented for Ireland by the increasingly affluent Gulf region.
on 04 Dec 2013
Farmer focus - Al Ain dairy in the United Arab Emirates
Al Ain dairy is the largest milk producer in the United Arab Emirates, with 4,000 dairy cows and a liquid milk processing business handling 220,000 litres of milk per day.