Displaying items by tag: Ireland

Wednesday, 03 October 2018 12:55

More Irish/Kiwi collaboration needed

The Republic of Ireland’s first resident ambassador to New Zealand says many opportunities exist for collaboration by the two countries.

Published in General News
Thursday, 23 August 2018 11:55

Drought crisis for Irish farmers

Farmers in Northern Europe – especially the UK and Ireland – are facing a crisis as drought forces them to sell stock early while they struggle to adequately feed animals remaining. 

Published in World News
Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:55

Ireland’s new vista on dairying

The Irish Research Institute Teagasc, with industry partners, has set up a new programme to improve its dairy sector. Peter Burke spoke recently to the director of research, Dr Frank O’Mara.

Published in General News
Saturday, 28 October 2017 11:55

Massey’s valuable link to Ireland

Irish grasslands researcher Dr Phil Creighton is leading a project looking at new grass species to improve ewe performance and speed the growth rate of lambs.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 21 June 2017 09:55

Ireland – NZ’s new friend to the EU

Ireland's new in NZ, Breandan O Caollai, says his country will actively support any plans by NZ to gain a free trade agreement with the EU.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 31 May 2017 13:55

Kerrygold’s record sales

Irish dairy co-op Ornua says revenue grew 9% last year.

Published in World News
Tuesday, 04 April 2017 14:55

Ballance winners off to explore Irish scheme

Ireland's Origin Green initiative will be a focus of Richard and Dianne Kidd’s trip as national winners of the 2016 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Published in General News
Thursday, 09 February 2017 08:55

Strong, smart women have firm sweeping along

Irish women have played a key role in the success of an Irish agritech company now 70 years in the business.

Published in World News
Friday, 23 December 2016 14:55

This innovation cake has many candles

Nearly 50 years ago, an Irish farmer’s frustration at waiting six months for a new dairy shed led to his starting a company to build them.

Published in Agribusiness
Thursday, 10 November 2016 08:55

Farmer network key to knowledge transfer

Peer to peer is the best way to get farmers to change to new systems and technologies, says an Irish researcher.

Published in Management
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