Ciaran Moran

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Ciaran Moran - Author - Agriland.ie

Ciaran Moran is a partner in a beef and sheep farm in Roscommon. He holds an Honours Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Science from UCD where he specialised in Food and Agribusiness Management.

Glanbia benefiting from strong US dollar

Agri-Business

Glanbia benefiting from strong US dollar

Glanbia delivered a solid performance in the first three months of 2015, according to Managing Director Siobhan Talbot, with the...
Concerns in the UK about where cattle prices are going

Beef

Concerns in the UK about where cattle prices are going

Unsurprisingly with cattle prices nearing 2014 lows, concerns about the evolution of prime cattle prices in the UK are continuing. According...
Improving broadband coverage in rural areas ‘crucial’ – Hogan

EU

Improving broadband coverage in rural areas ‘crucial’ – Hogan

The European Commission recently outlined its plans for the EU Digital Single Market (DSM). One of the aims of the...
What impact would Britain exiting the EU have on Irish agriculture?

EU

What impact would Britain exiting the EU have on Irish agriculture?

A British exit from the EU would be ‘unambiguously’ bad from the perspective of both Irish producers and consumers, according...
Pound soars against the euro as Tories win election

Agri-Business

Pound soars against the euro as Tories win election

Early currency trading has seen the value of sterling bounce significantly following a Conservative win in the UK General Election....
‘My milk fat has dropped in the last two weeks – should I be worried?’

Dairy

‘My milk fat has dropped in the last two weeks – should I be worried?’

Questions from dairy farmers in relation to milk fat levels are frequent during May, according to Teagasc. It says the common...
April sees European wholesale dairy markets fall again

Dairy

April sees European wholesale dairy markets fall again

European wholesale markets for dairy products fell further in April as milk production increased seasonally, according to DairyCo. It says...
Global Dairy Prices at lowest level since 2009 and set to stay there

Dairy

Global Dairy Prices at lowest level since 2009 and set to stay there

Dairy product prices fell 3.5% at the most recent Fonterra Global Dairy Trade auction and are now at their lowest...
World’s largest milk producer aims to double production

Dairy

World’s largest milk producer aims to double production

India, which is already the worlds’ largest producer of milk, is aiming to double production by 2027 from 2012 levels,...
Are there benefits to rolling fields? Apart from thinking it looks like Old Trafford?

Grass

Are there benefits to rolling fields? Apart from thinking it looks like Old Trafford?

Many farmers throughout the country have been out rolling land in recent weeks, however the practice is viewed by others...
Prices fall 3.5% at latest Global Dairy Trade

Dairy

Prices fall 3.5% at latest Global Dairy Trade

Dairy product prices fell again at the most recent Fonterra Global Dairy Trade auction. The event represents the fourth negative...
Excellent AI straw used on a very poor cow = poor heifer

Dairy

Excellent AI straw used on a very poor cow = poor heifer

Breeding replacements from only the best quality cows is vital on every dairy farm, according to Consultant Cathal McAleer. Working...
No let up on falling UK cattle prices

Beef

No let up on falling UK cattle prices

With the market fundamentals continuing to prove unfavourable for producers and processors still exerting some downwards pressure on the market,...
Hogan accused of U-turn on penalties for farm safety issues

Agri-Business

Hogan accused of U-turn on penalties for farm safety issues

European Commissioner Phil Hogan has been accused of doing a U-turn in relation to penalising farmers for poor farm safety...
FrieslandCampina cuts its May milk price

Dairy

FrieslandCampina cuts its May milk price

Continued pressure on dairy product prices has led to a further drop in the FrieslandCampina milk price. The guaranteed price...
Strong demand and tight supplies continue to drive cattle trade

Beef

Strong demand and tight supplies continue to drive cattle trade

The cattle trade continues to be underpinned by strong demand and some further tightening in supplies, according to Bord Bia....
Solution to dog attacks rests fairly and squarely with owners – Minister

Sheep

Solution to dog attacks rests fairly and squarely with owners – Minister

With the lambing season well under way and the evenings starting to become longer the responsibility of dog owners and...
Irish/UK beef price gap narrows to 45p/kg

Beef

Irish/UK beef price gap narrows to 45p/kg

The differential between UK and Irish beef prices has narrowed significantly in recent weeks, according to EBLEX. It says more...
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