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Farming News - Latest Farming News
Written by Mark O'Brien
Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Following a Dairy Forum a detailed programme of EU and national action to assist milk prices in 2010 will be pursued immediately with Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith. After the meeting the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President John Bryan said the dairy industry must deliver viable milk prices to producers.
Read more... [IFA Seek Milk Price Increase]

Farming News - Latest Farming News
Written by Mark O'Brien
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Agriculture minister Brendan Smith today launched an initiative to draw up a long-term strategy for the agri-food, forestry and fisheries sectors. He has appointed a Committee to lead the process and has also established a web-based public consultation process.
Read more... [Smith Launches 2020 Strategy]

Farming News - Latest Farming News
Written by Mark O'Brien
Monday, 15 February 2010
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has stated that farmers are the casualties in the retail price wars. This statement follows recent media reports about supermarkets demanding immediate payment from suppliers which is forcing the suppliers to produce below production costs.
Read more... [Farmer's Fury about Retail Payments]