Ciaran Moran

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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.

US officials to visit Scottish beef plants

Beef

US officials to visit Scottish beef plants

Scotland could be the next EU country to gain access to the US beef market following Ireland’s lead last month....
Dairy farmers encouraged to manage production in February and March

Dairy

Dairy farmers encouraged to manage production in February and March

Dairy farmers have been encouraged to continue to manage production, with the help of their advisors, into the important production...
Call for flat-rate beef payments option to be explored

Beef

Call for flat-rate beef payments option to be explored

Calls have been made that the option of flat-rate payments for stock at the various grades must be explored at...
MEP McGuinness says she’s working hard on superlevy (but makes no promises)

Dairy

MEP McGuinness says she’s working hard on superlevy (but makes no promises)

Mairead McGuiness has told farmers she is working hard to address the impending superlevy bill which is set to hit...
Why the Chinese are set to buy less dairy in 2015

Dairy

Why the Chinese are set to buy less dairy in 2015

Latest data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggests Chinese dairy imports will remain sluggish in 2015. In its...
Kiwi farmers want rain as Indian summer continues

Dairy

Kiwi farmers want rain as Indian summer continues

Soils are drying out fast around New Zealand according to dairy industry body DairyNZ. The majority of New Zealand’s North Island...
Hogan agrees to ‘letter of comfort’ to push RDP through

Environment

Hogan agrees to ‘letter of comfort’ to push RDP through

The European Commission will provide a ‘letter of comfort’ to the Department of Agriculture so as to enable it to...
Farm deaths feature on Late Late Show

Rural Life

Farm deaths feature on Late Late Show

The founder of Embrace Farm has urged all working in agriculture to redouble their efforts on safety this year to...
Northern Ireland cattle supplies to remain tight in 2015

Beef

Northern Ireland cattle supplies to remain tight in 2015

It is likely that cattle supplies in Northern Ireland will remain tight in 2015, according to the Livestock and Meat...
Falling cattle herd sees US beef exports slide 6%

Beef

Falling cattle herd sees US beef exports slide 6%

Following a robust performance in the first half year in spite of lower production, US beef exports were back 6% on...
Live export of dairy calves this spring critical for beef sector – IFA Livestock Chairman

Beef

Live export of dairy calves this spring critical for beef sector – IFA Livestock Chairman

A critical factor for the beef sector is a strong live export trade for dairy calves, according to IFA National Livestock...
Phil Hogan says he’s not Jesus Christ when it comes to superlevy

Dairy

Phil Hogan says he’s not Jesus Christ when it comes to superlevy

Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has said that he’s not Jesus Christ when it comes to dealing to the impending superlevy...
Aldi and Lidl gaining ground in British cheese market

Dairy

Aldi and Lidl gaining ground in British cheese market

The hard discounters (Aldi and Lidl) continue to make ground in the British retail cheese market, mirroring their growth across...
High 30c/L milk prices not sustainable – Dairy Board

Dairy

High 30c/L milk prices not sustainable – Dairy Board

Milk prices in the mid to high 30s are not sustainable in the long term, according to Irish Dairy Board...
Glanbia announces key supports for farmers in 2015

Dairy

Glanbia announces key supports for farmers in 2015

The Board of Glanbia Co-operative Society is proposing a number of enhancements to its proposed fund to support members and...
Retailer specifications drives reduced young bull kill in Northern Ireland

Beef

Retailer specifications drives reduced young bull kill in Northern Ireland

The young bull kill fell significantly in 2014 in Northern Ireland due to changes in the market whereby the value...
Farm workers in Northern Ireland set for 2% pay rise

N.Ireland

Farm workers in Northern Ireland set for 2% pay rise

Farm workers in Northern Ireland are set to receive a pay rise in the coming weeks according to an announcement...
Consumer milk prices to rise by 30% in Russia

Dairy

Consumer milk prices to rise by 30% in Russia

Dairy consumer prices in Russia are on the rise resulting in consumers looking for cheaper alternatives or causing them to...
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