Margaret Donnelly

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Margaret Donnelly - Author - Agriland.ie

Her first agricultural journalism role was working in the Farming Independent as a journalist, before she became Editor of Irish Farmers Monthly and Veterinary Journal Ireland. From a beef and tillage farm on the Offaly/Tipperary border, she has a Degree in Journalism from DIT and a Masters in Marketing from Smurfit Business School.

Balmoral picture parade

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Balmoral picture parade

As day two of the Balmoral Show gets underway, those in cattle classes have been busy all morning as our pictures...
30 new on-farm anaerobic digestion plants planned for Northern Ireland

Agri-Business

30 new on-farm anaerobic digestion plants planned for Northern Ireland

Assured Asset Energy Ltd (AAE) has launched a new £27 million fund to finance up to 30 new on-farm renewable...
People grocery shop less often, but buy more

Agri-Business

People grocery shop less often, but buy more

The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland show the Irish grocery market returning to growth for the...
Fit families wanted!

Rural Life

Fit families wanted!

Ireland’s Fittest Family series returns and wants to know if your family is fit and up for a challenge.  Following...
No exemption for farmers on water rates

Agri-Business

No exemption for farmers on water rates

Farmers cannot expect any exemptions on the recently announced water rates according to the Department of the Environment. Despite calls...
Co-ordinated effort to fight Chalara ash dieback

Environment

Co-ordinated effort to fight Chalara ash dieback

The importance of continued co-operation in tackling plant disease throughout Ireland was highlighted at the Chalara conference in Dundalk today...
Reduced sales of livestock products for Zoetis in Europe

Agri-Business

Reduced sales of livestock products for Zoetis in Europe

Sales of livestock products decreased 6% operationally for Zoetis in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, according to the latest...
Glenisk heads up agri-food finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year

Agri-Business

Glenisk heads up agri-food finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year

Yogurt-maker Glenisk heads up the agri-food companies of the 24 finalists finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2014...
Extended opening hours to return Single Farm Payment applications

Agri-Business

Extended opening hours to return Single Farm Payment applications

Farmers are being reminded that they have 10 days to return their Single Farm Payment application forms to the Department...
Brazil cow tests positive for BSE

Agri-Business

Brazil cow tests positive for BSE

The suspected case of BSE in a 12-year-old cow in Brazil has tested positive. According to the World Organisation for...
Kerry Group reports sales growth despite tough conditions

Agri-Business

Kerry Group reports sales growth despite tough conditions

Kerry Group today announced interim sales growth of 3.3%, despite difficult trading conditions. It described its performance in the first...
Danone moves to cut out middle man between New Zealand and Asia, with two acquisitions

Agri-Business

Danone moves to cut out middle man between New Zealand and Asia, with two acquisitions

In the midst of taking legal proceedings against Fonterra, french dairy group Danone is believed to be in the process...
Minister’s brother appointed to Glanbia board

Agri-Business

Minister’s brother appointed to Glanbia board

The Minister for Agriculture’s brother, Patrick Coveney, has been appointed to the board of Glanbia PLC, as a non-executive director....
China beefs up imports as domestic cattle production continues to struggle

Beef

China beefs up imports as domestic cattle production continues to struggle

A new report by Rabobank shows that Chinese domestic beef production is having difficulty keeping up with demand for beef....
‘Farmers could help reduce obesity levels’

Agri-Business

‘Farmers could help reduce obesity levels’

Farmers have a contract with society in producing their food and it’s imperative that higher quality, more nutrient-dense food is...
Beef summit: Factories ‘deliver continuous price increases’

Agri-Business

Beef summit: Factories ‘deliver continuous price increases’

The meat factories said, after today’s beef summit, that they have delivered continuous price increases over the last number of...
European beef prices drop by 5% as costs rise – Copa-Cogeca

Agri-Business

European beef prices drop by 5% as costs rise – Copa-Cogeca

European farm organisation, Copa-Cogeca, is warning of tough times ahead for the beef industry. Days before industry stakeholders are meeting...
Fischler says sustainable farming is the future

Agri-Business

Fischler says sustainable farming is the future

Sustainable farming is about innovation, according to Franz Fischler, former EU Agriculture Commissioner, but biotechnology does not provide the full...
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