Recently added articles from Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland):
A surge in demand for Farm Assist has resulted in applicants experiencing serious delays, with some families being forced to seek emergency social welfare payments.
Nov 17, 2009 ... Claims surge floods Farm Assist scheme Declan O'Brien A surge in demand for Farm Assist has resulted in applicants experiencing serious delays, with some families being forced to seek emergency social welfare payments. The Department of Social and Family ...
Milk prices have continued to strengthen with a raft of co-ops increasing returns to suppliers for both September and October deliveries.
Nov 17, 2009 ... October price lift for milk suppliers Returns up by 1-2.9c/l Declan O'Brien Milk prices have continued to strengthen with a raft of co-ops increasing returns to suppliers for both September and October deliveries. All of the Tipperary dairies ...
Horse breeders incurred average losses of more than '600/foal in 2009, as foal prices fell by 20pc at public auction.
Nov 17, 2009 ... Horse breeders sustain '600/foal losses as auction prices nosedive Caitriona Murphy Horse breeders incurred average losses of more than '600/foal in 2009, as foal prices fell by 20pc at public auction. Average foal prices at the Goresbridge and Cavan sales ...
The decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to resume imports of Irish beef has been welcomed.
Nov 17, 2009 ... Smith hails UAE decision on beef Declan O'Brien The decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to resume imports of Irish beef has been welcomed. Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith explained that the market is being re-opened to Irish beef under 30 months ....
Teagasc has moved to secure private sector funding for part of its advisory service.
Nov 17, 2009 ... Pig farmers hit by Teagasc levy Producers to pay 25c/animal charge to fund advisory service Caitriona Murphy Teagasc has moved to secure private sector funding for part of its advisory service. In what could be a sign of things to come for other ...