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.

Brexit: 5 reasons farmers should keep a close eye on the euro/Sterling exchange rate

Agri-Business

Brexit: 5 reasons farmers should keep a close eye on the euro/Sterling exchange rate

Today, the pound has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years after the UK defied market expectations to vote...
Brexit: ‘Government must immediately take decisive steps to allay farming concerns’

Agri-Business

Brexit: ‘Government must immediately take decisive steps to allay farming concerns’

The Irish Government has been called on to immediately take decisive steps to allay the concerns in farming and the agri-food...
Increased use of satellite technology in CAP inspections

Other

Increased use of satellite technology in CAP inspections

Increased use of satellite technology can help member states to significantly increase the efficiency of on-the-spot checks necessary for CAP...
‘No deal without beef’ says key Mercosur official

Beef

‘No deal without beef’ says key Mercosur official

The head of the Mercosur trading bloc’s negotiating team with the EU has said that there will be no trade...
EU milk production growth starting to slow down

Dairy

EU milk production growth starting to slow down

New figures from Europe on milk production for April show the EU-28 produced 437m litres of milk per day in the...
UK paper describes Phil Hogan as ‘EU’s secret Brexit weapon’

EU

UK paper describes Phil Hogan as ‘EU’s secret Brexit weapon’

Phil Hogan has won praise from some quarters for his efforts to convince UK voters to remain in the EU...
Why they’re also worried about Brexit in New Zealand

Agri-Business

Why they’re also worried about Brexit in New Zealand

If the Brexit goes ahead New Zealand could lose its best ally in its struggle against European agricultural protectionism. With...
Changes to hedgecutting laws set to hit Oireachtas agenda soon

Environment

Changes to hedgecutting laws set to hit Oireachtas agenda soon

New laws governing the hedgecutting season in Ireland are set to be reintroduced into the Oireachtas in the coming weeks....
New laws in China have ‘significant implications’ for infant formula suppliers

Agri-Business

New laws in China have ‘significant implications’ for infant formula suppliers

The Chinese Government recently issued its new ruling concerning the supply of infant formula by domestic and foreign companies to China....
Over 280,000t of milk powder sold into intervention in 2016

Dairy

Over 280,000t of milk powder sold into intervention in 2016

Over 281,000t of milk powder has been sold into public ownership since the start of the year, according to latest...
Video: Take a look inside the new Landini 6 and 7 Series

Machinery

Video: Take a look inside the new Landini 6 and 7 Series

A simple to use continuously variable ‘CVT’ or ‘vario’ transmission is now available in the new Landini 6 and 7...
Glanbia co-op issues €100m 5-year-bond to create farmer loan fund

Agri-Business

Glanbia co-op issues €100m 5-year-bond to create farmer loan fund

Glanbia plc, has been informed by its largest shareholder, Glanbia Cooperative Society that it intends to raise €100 million by...
Farm building scheme for tillage farmers expected in the next few weeks

Agri-Business

Farm building scheme for tillage farmers expected in the next few weeks

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that a new TAMS II tillage scheme will be launched in the coming weeks....
Sterling hits lowest point in eight weeks as Brexit looms

Agri-Business

Sterling hits lowest point in eight weeks as Brexit looms

Sterling fell sharply again yesterday (Monday) as currency markets remain volatile in the face of a looming UK vote on...
France, Germany and Poland want EU funds to cut milk production

Dairy

France, Germany and Poland want EU funds to cut milk production

Key EU Member States and milk production nations Germany, France and Poland have agreed a common position on how to...
Will this new technology change the way farmers spread fertiliser forever?

Machinery

Will this new technology change the way farmers spread fertiliser forever?

New technology developed by Amazone is set to change the way farmers spread their fertiliser for every. Research from Teagasc...
Sterling tumbles as ‘leave’ side gains ground in Brexit referendum

Agri-Business

Sterling tumbles as ‘leave’ side gains ground in Brexit referendum

The Sterling/euro exchange rate has fallen sharply in early trading this morning on the back of two opinion polls this...
Is intervention the best way to support milk prices?

Dairy

Is intervention the best way to support milk prices?

Questions are now being asked as to whether intervention is the most suitable support mechanism for the dairy sector. In...
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