Kieran Foley Thursday March 24th is a day which locals in the picturesque townland of Kilmagemogue will speak about for decades to come. Underneath gorgeous sun and a clear blue sky, the surreal sight of a convoy featuring the Prince of Wales made its way to the 92-hectare farm of progressive local farmer Shane...
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Twenty20 Beef Club takes coveted European Award for Cooperative Innovation
Twenty20 Beef Club takes coveted European Award for Cooperative Innovation
A dairy calf-to-beef production system that improves economic, social and environmental sustainability has emerged victorious in a European Awards programme for Cooperative Innovation. The Twenty20 Beef Club, a partnership between Glanbia Ireland and Kepak Group, has won a coveted European Award for Cooperative...
Glanbia given green light for Belview plant
Glanbia given green light for Belview plant
Jordan Norris Glanbia have been given the green light to go ahead with the proposed development of a cheese plant at its Belview premises, after a High Court judge dismissed An Taisce’s appeal to bring the case to the Court of Appeal. Back in May, An Taisce confirmed their intention to seek leave to appeal the recent...
Green light for Glanbia Belview cheese plant
Green light for Glanbia Belview cheese plant
Jordan Norris The High Court has upheld the decision of An Bord Pleanála by granting planning permission to Glanbia for the construction of a cheese manufacturing plant in Belview, Co Kilkenny – near the port of Waterford. The decision was reached on Tuesday afternoon last. An Taisce had lodged an appeal against the...
38th Macra Na Feirme National Presidents and Vice-Presidents Announced
38th Macra Na Feirme National Presidents and Vice-Presidents Announced
The results of the Macra na Feirme Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections were announced in the Irish Farm Centre, Dublin and live on Facebook on Wednesday 7th April. John Keane becomes the 38th president of Macra na Feirme and the fourth Tipperary Macra member to serve in the role, following in the footsteps...
Iverk Show 2021 Cancelled
Iverk Show 2021 Cancelled
Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Covid pandemic and the medium to long term national plans for festivals and events the Iverk Show committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Show Due to take place on the 28th August, the President, Jack Kearns, Chairman, Robert Dowley and members of the Iverk Show are...