Bord Bia publishes ‘Pathways for Growth’ for Ireland’s Food Sector

May 7, 2010
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Ireland should adopt a strategy of developing a world-class agricultural industry by 2016 and set itself the goal of becoming the most efficient, most highly innovative food and drink country in the world. This is according to a new report entitled ‘Pathways for Growth’ prepared for Bord Bia by Professor David Bell and Mary Shelman [...]

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Agri-Food Sector will play Key Role in Economic Recovery

March 17, 2010
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The Irish agri-food sector is well positioned to play a central role in the export led recovery of the Irish economy, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Mr. Brendan Smith, TD.

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Alternative Farm Enterprises: Moon Shine Dairy Farm

March 11, 2010
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Mullingar company Moon Shine Dairy Farm has once again been recognised as one of the finest food producers in Ireland, picking up a coveted Irish Food Writers’ Guild Food Award for its Moon Shine Organic Milk.

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Economic Turmoil Impacts Heavily on Rural Sector

December 2, 2009
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The economic turmoil at home and internationally has impacted heavily on the farming and rural sectors, according to the former Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture and Food, John Malone.

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Dukes Proposes Cross-Industry Approach to New Agri Strategy

December 2, 2009
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The development of a co-ordinated strategy for the agri-food and rural development sectors has been proposed by economist and former Minister, Alan Dukes.

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Minister urges new direction for Irish Agri-Food Sector “New thinking is needed - more of the same will not be enough”

November 8, 2009

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, has said that “a new direction is needed for the Irish agri-food sector. New thinking is needed on what needs to be done. More of the same will not be enough.”

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Commission proposes concrete actions to improve functioning of the food supply chain in the EU

October 29, 2009
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The European Commission has agreed a Communication that aims to improve the functioning of the food supply chain in Europe. The recent sharp decline in agricultural commodity prices alongside persistently high consumer food prices has raised concerns on the efficiency of this crucial sector of the European economy. Improving commercial relationships between actors of the [...]

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Conference: Rural Ireland in Uncertain Times

September 23, 2009

Teagasc will host a major conference on rural development, entitled ‘Rural Ireland In Uncertain Times’. The conference will be held in the Silver Springs Hotel, Cork City on Thursday, October 8th 2009. Attendance is free.

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