13 April 2020 By Aisling Walsh, PRO news@TheCork.ie This week we continued to embrace the world of virtual technology to keep our members active. Obviously we weren’t able to hold events outside of our home but that didn’t stop us from communicating. Aisling Walsh (PRO) decided to host two more digital Netflix parties for members... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pesticide detections continue in Cork this year – farmers and other users reminded to use best practice when spraying Great care must always be taken to protect drinking water supplies wherever pesticide use is considered necessary, particularly if using products for grassland weed control containing substances such as... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie FBD supporting their farm customers through challenging times Everyone is currently living through the worrying experience of a global pandemic: COVID-19. FBD understands the importance of supporting our farm customers during this exceptional event. Essential every day farm activities must continue in what is one of the busiest periods... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister English extends public consultation on Draft National Marine Planning Framework In recognition of the fact that some individuals or organisations may have experienced challenges in completing National Marine Plan Framework (NMPF) submissions by deadline (April 9th) due to restrictions relating to the national response to the Covid-19... Read More
5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Government must resist any attempt to reduce CAP funding as a result of the COVID19 crisis,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher. “What’s now clear is that all of the budget predictions for the European Union are out of date. The impact of COVID19 on the... Read More
3 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP, Billy Kelleher – who is based in Cork – has welcomed confirmation of proposals to support fishermen and the wider fishing sector affected by the current and ongoing Covid-19 crisis through a number of practical yet important measures. “We have been informed that the European... Read More
1 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With 46 winners from Cork announced at the awards in 2019 – the upcoming 2020 awards year will certainly be of interest to Cork food producers Despite the current shutdown of life, in general, it is great to see that the Blas na hÉireann 2020 entries are now... Read More
31 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, has issued guidance to veterinary registrants regarding COVID-19, following updated Government restrictions to curtail the spread of the virus, which came... Read More
25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork-based Agriculture Minister stresses the sectors’ vital role in the continuity of food supply The North County Cork based Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today urged the European Commission to deploy the full range of supports available in order to ensure that the... Read More
22 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair, Caroline Farrell said that the spread of the coronavirus and restrictions it has imposed and, potentially will impose, is a worry for many farm families. “It is understandable to feel vulnerable or overwhelmed reading or hearing the news, we are in... Read More
14 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ICOS (the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society) represents over 130 co-operatives in Ireland – including the Irish dairy processing co-operatives and livestock marts – whose associated businesses have a combined turnover in the region of €14 billion, with some 150,000 individual members, employing 12,000 people in Ireland, and a... Read More
26 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IFA wants County Council’s to name and shame The Irish Farmers Association has made a submission to the Department of Environment calling for urgent action to tackle the issue of reckless littering in rural areas. The Association has pointed to the increased dumping of packaging waste generated from online purchases,... Read More
