Building emotional ties the way to lure diners, chefs toldLONG-WINDED MENU descriptions with “cheffy” terminology are out and upmarket comfort food such as gourmet hamburgers and artisan…Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Highly dangerous slurry gases pose unpredictable riskBACKGROUND: Slurry gases are heavier than air and so they displace oxygen, putting anyone entering a slurry tank without breathing…Mon Sept 17 2012 - 01:00
Organic farmers reject criticism of sectorORGANIC PRODUCERS have reacted angrily to criticism of the sector by the director of UCD’s Institute of Food and Health, Prof…Mon Sept 17 2012 - 01:00
Price of food likely to rise in coming years, says Glanbia MDThe era of cheap food is over, Glanbia plc’s managing director John Moloney said yesterday.Sat Sept 15 2012 - 01:00
Organic growers urged to tell truthTHE CREDIBILITY of the organic movement will “go down the drain” if it continues to make health claims that do not stand up, …Sat Sept 15 2012 - 01:00
IFA protest day 'fight for future of farming'THE IRISH Farmers’ Association is planning a day of action to highlight pressure on farm incomes.Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
The death of 'good food'? Protest over GM potato field studyA MOCK funeral procession to mark “the death of Ireland’s good food sector” was held in Dublin yesterday by people opposed to…Thu Sept 13 2012 - 01:00
Farm project to aid vulnerable peopleA NEW cross-Border project that uses farming to help rehabilitate vulnerable people was announced yesterday.Thu Sept 13 2012 - 01:00
Funeral protest against GM trialA mock funeral procession to mark “the death of Ireland’s good food sector” was held in Dublin today by people opposed to the…Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
Longford village wins Tidy Towns 2012 awardTHE SMALL south Longford village of Abbeyshrule has beaten 854 other cities, towns and villages to win this year’s Tidy Towns…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Look, judges - no bins. The village that kept fit while keeping cleanHOW DO you stop people from littering? Take away every bin in the villageTue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Abbeyshrule named tidiest townThe Co Longford village of Abbeyshrule, which has just 200 residents, has won the SuperValu Tidy Towns award for 2012.Mon Sept 10 2012 - 01:00
Farmers believe crime on increaseMore than one in 10 farm families have been the victims of crime in the past year according to a survey by the Irish Farmers …Mon Sept 10 2012 - 01:00
Fields of GoldINTERVIEW: HE MAY BE one of the State’s most eminent barristers, but John Rogers also has another life, one that’s far away …Sat Sept 08 2012 - 01:00
Controversial GM potato trial to yield results in weeksA CONTROVERSIAL study into the environmental impact of genetically modified (GM) potatoes in Oak Park, Co Carlow, is expected…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Supermarkets 'playing Russian roulette with farm viability'The Irish Farmers’ Association has accused supermarkets that fail to return higher prices to producers of “playing Russian roulette…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
National Ploughing Championships breaking new groundThe recession does not appear to have affected the National Ploughing Championships, with trade inquiries for this year’s event…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Diocese had 'relatively few cases to deal with'Kildare and Leighlin: EIGHTEEN ALLEGATIONS of sexual abuse were made against 10 priests in the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin…Thu Sept 06 2012 - 01:00
Limerick man wins Young Farmer of the YearLIMERICK FARMER Dermot O’Connor has been named Macra na Feirme’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year.Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
DNA test to guarantee Irish pigmeatA NOVEL paternity test for pigs has been introduced to determine if meat sold as Irish actually comes from Irish pigs.Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
Eighteen cheesemakers from Ireland up for awardsSome 27 cheeses made in Ireland have been shortlisted for this year’s British Cheese Awards which will be announced in Cardiff…Wed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
Young farmer winner to be revealedTwenty-five men and two women have gone through to the semi- final of Macra na Feirme’s FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition…Tue Sept 04 2012 - 01:00
Fáilte Ireland launches search for 12 'food champions'Fáilte Ireland has launched a search for 12 “food champions” who will build Ireland’s reputation as a food tourism destination…Mon Sept 03 2012 - 01:00
Farmers welcome forecast of dry, warm weatherTHE RETURN to school usually heralds the arrival of good weather and this year is no differentMon Sept 03 2012 - 01:00
Parents urged to cut out lunchbox food wastePARENTS HAVE been urged to rethink how they fill their children’s lunchboxes from an environmental point of view.Mon Sept 03 2012 - 01:00
Roads to Dublin Airport spoiled by litter, survey findsTHE ROADS leading from Dublin Airport are spoiled by dumping, casual litter and “all manner of rubbish”, according to the latest…Mon Sept 03 2012 - 01:00
American-style pep rally pumps up the fans - and volumeThe 10,000-strong crowd at the Notre Dame pep rally in the O2 last night greeted Taoiseach Enda Kenny with wild applause as well…Sat Sept 01 2012 - 01:00
Small food sector wants labelling terms protectedSPEAKERS AT a food summer school have urged the Government to protect food labelling terms such as farmhouse and artisan so consumers…Fri Aug 31 2012 - 01:00
Teagasc criticised over GM potato trialTEAGASC HAS been criticised by campaigners against genetically modified (GM) crops for beginning its field trial of GM potatoes…Fri Aug 31 2012 - 01:00
British Greencore workers protest in DublinIRISH FOOD company Greencore is “bringing shame on to Ireland” because of the way it is treating its workers in a Hull factory…Fri Aug 31 2012 - 01:00
UK Greencore staff in Dublin protestA group of workers from the Greencore Cakes and Desserts factory in Hull travelled to Dublin today to protest outside the company…Thu Aug 30 2012 - 01:00
Imports leave producers facing tough task to reel in customersThree-quarters of the seafood we consume is imported, while the same amount of what we catch is exportedWed Aug 29 2012 - 01:00
Touchdown for American football fansTHE ECONOMIC benefits of this weekend’s American football game in Dublin are already being felt around the country as thousands…Wed Aug 29 2012 - 01:00
Agri-food exports 12% higher last yearAGRI-FOOD EXPORTS increased by 12 per cent last year and gained footholds in new markets, but Minister for Agriculture Simon …Tue Aug 28 2012 - 01:00
The cows come home for bovine beauty pageantTHE PROCESSION of tasty things began at 8.30amThu Aug 23 2012 - 01:00
Dream of being a dancer in the balanceA YOUNG Irish woman on the verge of fulfilling her dream to be a professional ballet dancer fears she will be unable to pay her…Thu Aug 23 2012 - 01:00
Food prices may rise as rain, drought hit harvestHIGHER FOOD prices could be on the way in the autumn because of problems with the grain harvest at home and abroad, UCD’s professor…Thu Aug 23 2012 - 01:00
The way of the combine: a yield against the oddsFor many people, the strange summer weather is annoying, but for tillage farmers such as Tom Short in Co Wicklow the moisture…Thu Aug 23 2012 - 01:00
Farmer's life not so healthy after allTHE PERCEPTION that farming is a healthy occupation has been challenged by new research that has found more than 60 per cent …Wed Aug 22 2012 - 01:00
Sociologist queries number of suicide prevention groupsTHE NEED for so many suicide prevention groups was questioned by UCD sociologist Dr Anne Cleary at a seminar on farmers’ health…Wed Aug 22 2012 - 01:00
Unbridled success as 100,000 turn out for horse showMORE THAN 100,000 people attended the Dublin Horse Show which closed at the RDS last night after its five-day run.Mon Aug 20 2012 - 01:00
Sport horse industry the 'poor relation' of thoroughbred racing, former minister saysNEWS: THE SPORT horse industry is operating on a shoestring and is a very poor relation to the thoroughbred racing industry, …Sat Aug 18 2012 - 01:00
'When you're a kid and you watch the Aga Khan you just dream of doing this'The great and the good came to watch the Aga Khan contest yesterday and were well rewardedSat Aug 18 2012 - 01:00
What price a waterproof fascinator as stiletto-wearing women dive for coverIT’S ALL very well bringing your finest hat to the Dublin Horse Show, but what happens when the heavens open? Some 450 women …Fri Aug 17 2012 - 01:00
Rain cost farmers €200m, says IFATHE WET weather conditions have cost farmers more than €200 million this summer, with losses mounting every day, Irish Farmers…Fri Aug 17 2012 - 01:00
'Farmers Journal' editor to retire early next yearIrish Farmers Journal editor Matt Dempsey has announced his intention to retire from the position early next yearFri Aug 17 2012 - 01:00
Ireland wins annual Aga Khan trophyIreland has won the Aga Khan trophy at the Dublin Horse Show for the first time in eight years.Fri Aug 17 2012 - 01:00
Spring Show may make comeback at RDSTHE SPRING Show could return to the farming calendar if a feasibility study being commissioned by the Royal Dublin Society makes…Thu Aug 16 2012 - 01:00
Rain puts no rein on sodden spectatorsVisitors to the Dublin Horse Show seemed to worship all breeds of steeds and their abilitiesThu Aug 16 2012 - 01:00
Hats off to Ladies Day entrants at RDSThe second day of the Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show got off to a good start as the sun shone on the RDS and crowds gathered…Thu Aug 16 2012 - 01:00
