Amy Forde

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Amy Forde - Author - Agriland.ie

Amy holds an MA in Journalism from Griffith College Dublin and prior to that attended NUIG, where she obtained an Arts degree in Geography and Irish. Amy covered the IFA pay scandal and the elections thereafter. Hailing from Co. Galway, she has a keen interest in all things sport and plays both camogie and soccer.

First blight warning of the year for Northern Ireland

N.Ireland

First blight warning of the year for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has been issued with its first potato blight warning for 2016 by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and...
Leave campaign for Brexit criticised for ‘taking farmers for fools’

EU

Leave campaign for Brexit criticised for ‘taking farmers for fools’

Those involved in the Leave campaign for the upcoming Brexit referendum in the UK have been strongly criticised for “taking...
Glanbia is the latest co-op to cut its May milk price

Dairy

Glanbia is the latest co-op to cut its May milk price

Glanbia is to pay its member suppliers a base price of 20c/L for May manufacturing milk supplies, but will top this...
Futures market points to rise in WMP prices at tomorrow’s Global Dairy Trade

Dairy

Futures market points to rise in WMP prices at tomorrow’s Global Dairy Trade

The latest Global Dairy Trade whole milk powder (WMP) futures prices from New Zealand bank ASB points to a rise...
Lakeland Dairies cuts price for May supplies of milk

Dairy

Lakeland Dairies cuts price for May supplies of milk

Lakeland Dairies has cut its milk price by 0.5c/L for May supplies, bringing the price for the month to 24c/L...
North’s food and drink to be showcased at Ulster Bank Food Festival

N.Ireland

North’s food and drink to be showcased at Ulster Bank Food Festival

Local food and drink start-ups will have the chance to showcase their talents to an international audience at the Northern...
Farmers told to avoid the risk of importing Bluetongue infected stock

N.Ireland

Farmers told to avoid the risk of importing Bluetongue infected stock

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged by the Minister for Agriculture, Michelle McIlveen to remain vigilant and avoid the risk...
New rules brought in to combat bobby calf abuse in New Zealand

Dairy

New rules brought in to combat bobby calf abuse in New Zealand

New animal welfare regulations are to come into effect in New Zealand which relate to the treatment of bobby calves,...
Dog dies after being left in unattended car at Bloom festival

Rural Life

Dog dies after being left in unattended car at Bloom festival

Gardai in Blanchardstown are investigating after a dog was found unresponsive in a car at the recent Bloom festival. A...
CAFRE’s Agricultural Business Operations course opens for enrolments

N.Ireland

CAFRE’s Agricultural Business Operations course opens for enrolments

The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise’s (CAFRE) Agricultural Business Operations (Level II) Course for 2016/2017 is now open for...
Farmers in Northern Ireland look set to vote ‘leave’ in Brexit referendum

N.Ireland

Farmers in Northern Ireland look set to vote ‘leave’ in Brexit referendum

Farmers in Northern Ireland look set to vote to leave the EU in the upcoming Brexit referendum on June 23,...
Commission called on to withdraw authorisation for GM maize

EU

Commission called on to withdraw authorisation for GM maize

MEPs have called on the European Commission to withdraw its authorisations for the use of herbicide-resistant GM maize and carnations. Two...
Brexit: The UK is at ‘a very clear fork in the road’

N.Ireland

Brexit: The UK is at ‘a very clear fork in the road’

The UK goes to the polls on June 23, where it will decide to either remain or leave the European...
Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they’re growing on your land

N.Ireland

Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they’re growing on your land

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of the need to...
MEPs vote for Commission to tackle unfair trading practices

EU

MEPs vote for Commission to tackle unfair trading practices

MEPs in Brussels have today voted for the European Commission to put forward proposals against unfair trading practices in the food...
A successful AFBI will bring ‘immeasurable benefits’ to North’s local agri-food industry

N.Ireland

A successful AFBI will bring ‘immeasurable benefits’ to North’s local agri-food industry

A successful AFBI will bring immeasurable benefits to the North’s local agri-food industry and underpin its sustainable development, according to...
Ever wanted to buy land in Poland? Well now you can’t

EU

Ever wanted to buy land in Poland? Well now you can’t

New Polish land laws have come into effect meaning that if you wanted to buy some agricultural land in the eastern...
China lifts Schmallenberg virus ban for four EU Member States

Sheep

China lifts Schmallenberg virus ban for four EU Member States

The Chinese Minister for Agriculture, Han Changfu has told the EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Phil Hogan that he will lift...
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