Charles O'Donnell

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Charles O'Donnell

Several interesting and exciting career prospects are available in the agri-sector at present, including roles in engineering and sales. All the need-to-know information for jobs profiled in this article can be seen on Agriland Media’s agri-sector recruitment platform AgriRecruit, which is frequently updated with new job vacancies that arise in the agri-sector. To learn more about these jobs, including how to apply for them, visit AgriRecruit.

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Charles O'Donnell

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has said that it is optimistic that yesterday’s (Thursday, May 8) emergency meeting on TB will result in a “focus on farmers”. The farm organisation described the meeting as a day of “intense engagement”. ICMSA president Denis Drennan said that the focus on farmers is likely to become “more refined and effective” through “significant amendments” made to the proposals put forward by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Charles O'Donnell

Bord Bia has contacted 22 dairy herds and their milk processors to check compliance with the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS), after these herds were found to be slaughtering calves under 56 days of age. Bord Bia said that, as part of its data sharing agreement with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Bord Bia is provided with data on SDAS herds that have slaughtered calves under 56 days.

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Charles O'Donnell

10 projects aiming to promote the organic sector in Ireland are set to receive €3 million in funding between them. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine said that the funding will be allocated to these projects over the three years 2025, 2026 and 2027, with €1 million being made available each year. The announcement follows on from a call for projects to promote organic production, which was launched earlier this year. 35 applications were received for the call.

6 days ago | agriland.ie | Charles O'Donnell

After a fine week, the weekend will see somewhat of a return to unsettled weather, especially later in the weekend, and then into next week, before more settled conditions make a return, with Met Éireann. Today (Friday, May 9) will be largely dry with long spells of sunshine today. Some patchy cloud will develop through the day bringing the chance of a few showers, mainly in the west and southwest.