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.

EU remains the largest importer and exporter of agri-food in the world

Agri-Business

EU remains the largest importer and exporter of agri-food in the world

The EU is both the largest exporter and importer of agri-food products in the world, new figures from Europe show....
10 products account for 50% of EU agri-food exports

Agri-Business

10 products account for 50% of EU agri-food exports

Just 10 product categories account for 48% of EU agri-food exports in 2014, new figures from the EU show. It...
Kiwi dairy farmers told to cut ‘unprofitable production’

Dairy

Kiwi dairy farmers told to cut ‘unprofitable production’

With the continued decline in milk price, DairyNZ Chief Executive Tim Mackle has called on dairy farmers to cut unprofitable...
New deal gives Liffey Meats a foothold in French market

Agri-Business

New deal gives Liffey Meats a foothold in French market

Liffey Meats has confirmed that it has taken a majority shareholding in the French meat processor Chiron Viandes. A spokesperson...
Some people think a 12-year-old driving a tractor is crazy – and they’re right

Opinion

Some people think a 12-year-old driving a tractor is crazy – and they’re right

When non-farming people hear of a 13-year-old driving a tractor on a public road, they find it crazy that such...
GDT analysis: Weak Chinese demand continues to weigh on dairy trade

Dairy

GDT analysis: Weak Chinese demand continues to weigh on dairy trade

New Zealand bank ASB has cut its 2015/2016 milk price forecast to $5.00/kg after the Global Dairy Trade tumbled for...
Global Dairy Trade tumbles again – 8th consecutive drop

Dairy

Global Dairy Trade tumbles again – 8th consecutive drop

The Global Dairy Trade has fallen again, for the 8th consecutive time. At its latest auction, today (July 1) the...
AI bull ‘Lisduff Dandy’ still in service, says Dovea

Beef

AI bull ‘Lisduff Dandy’ still in service, says Dovea

Reports that Dovea AI bull Lisduff Dandy was being taken out of service are not true and the bull is...
‘UK sheepmeat exports to non-traditional markets growing’

Sheep

‘UK sheepmeat exports to non-traditional markets growing’

There is a growing amount of UK sheepmeat exports to non-traditional EU markets, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) says....
Responsible use of medicines part of EU vets’ five-year plan

EU

Responsible use of medicines part of EU vets’ five-year plan

Promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials and promoting the ‘One Health’ concept are part of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe’s (FVE)...
Number of farmers taking guaranteed milk price from Fonterra doubles

Dairy

Number of farmers taking guaranteed milk price from Fonterra doubles

Fonterra has set its June Guaranteed Milk Price (GMP) at $5.25/kgMS; the same price as the opening 2015/16 forecast Farmgate Milk...
Sheep imports down 50% – impact of labelling rules and exchange rates

Sheep

Sheep imports down 50% – impact of labelling rules and exchange rates

Imports of live sheep to Ireland have fallen by more than half in the first four months of 2015, according to the...
UK retailers under pressure to buy more British lamb

Sheep

UK retailers under pressure to buy more British lamb

UK retailers are being urged to buy British lamb by the UK’s National Farmers Union (NFU). The UK is an...
‘We need to improve access to finance for agriculture’

EU

‘We need to improve access to finance for agriculture’

Wilhelm Molterer, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank told the EU financial instruments conference that with over half...
EU financial instruments will help attract private money – Hogan

EU

EU financial instruments will help attract private money – Hogan

New financial instruments will attract private investment to rural Europe, according to the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development...
Silage video: Gobbling grass from a height

Grass

Silage video: Gobbling grass from a height

Drone video maker extradionaire Paul Brennan has another amazing silage video. This time, his latest silage video ‘Silage Men – 50...
Rugby star and farmer Seán O’Brien becomes a Champion for Change

Rural Life

Rugby star and farmer Seán O’Brien becomes a Champion for Change

Following from accidents in his local community and a near miss experience, farmer Seán O’Brien is urging everyone to stand...
10 golden rules for the EU poultry industry

Pig/Poultry

10 golden rules for the EU poultry industry

The ongoing turbulent outlook for the EU poultry industry will further challenge the position of individual poultry companies, according to...
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