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General News MINIMISE
Mother charged with murdering eight babies
[ 29 July 2010 ]
A French judge has charged a mother with the murder of eight of her newborn babies and her husband with hiding the bodies.

Substantial increase in robberies: CSO
[ 29 July 2010 ]
There has been a substantial increase in robberies, hijacking and extortion offences, according to the latest CSO recorded crime figures.

Spanish police hunt Dublin man's killer
[ 29 July 2010 ]
Police in Spain are understood to be looking for a British man after a Dublin man was shot dead yesterday on the Costa del Sol.

House prices back at 2002 levels
[ 29 July 2010 ]
The average house price is now at levels not seen since the end of 2002, according to the latest house price index.

Dublin to Belfast road link completed
[ 29 July 2010 ]
The final stretch of dual carriageway linking Dublin and Belfast was opened today, shortening the journey time between the two cities to around two hours.

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IFA FrontDesk News MINIMISE
JOINT STATEMENT FROM HEALTH AND SAFETY AUTHORITY, IRISH FARMERS’ ASSOCIATION AND FBD INSURANCE
[ 29 July 2010 ]
The Health & Safety Authority, the Irish Farmers Association and FBD Insurance have today (Thurs) come together with a joint appeal to farmers to avail of an online risk assessment system that is designed to enhance farm safety and reduce risk.

NITRATES REVIEW – IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE COMPETITIVENESS
[ 28 July 2010 ]
Irish Farmers Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment today (Wed), IFA President John Bryan called on the Government to show their commitment to maximising the potential of the agri-food sector by eliminating all unnecessary and excessive obligations in the nitrates regulations.

LEADER PROGRAMME WILL COLLAPSE IF ACTION IS NOT TAKEN
[ 27 July 2010 ]
IFA Rural Development Chairman Tom Turley said that the Leader Programme will collapse unless the bureaucracy and red tape is removed and Leader companies are given more flexibility in supporting Rural Development projects.

GRAIN PRICE RECOVERY CRITICAL FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE TILLAGE SECTOR
[ 27 July 2010 ]
With the main harvest of spring barley, wheat and oats totalling 225,000 hectares due to commence in the next ten days, IFA President John Bryan said that a sustained recovery in grain prices is necessary if tillage farming is to survive in this country.

GOVERNMENT CAPITAL SPENDING PROGRAMME FOR AGRICULTURE AT ODDS WITH 2020 STRATEGY PROPOSALS
[ 26 July 2010 ]
IFA President John Bryan has stated that the capital expenditure programme for agriculture in the Government’s Infrastructure Investment Priorities 2010-2016 published today is completely at odds with the targets outlined for the development of the agriculture sector in Food Harvest 2020.

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National Farming News MINIMISE
Time to split issues of food production and environment
[ 27 July 2010 ]

Farming can be a complex and difficult business. Most years we manage to produce more and yet, somehow, often seem to end up earning less.



Milk sector crisis narrowly averted
[ 27 July 2010 ]

A major crisis for the milk processing sector was narrowly averted after a surge in production pushed dairies to the limit last month.



Tullamore ready for the off
[ 27 July 2010 ]

More than 50,000 visitors are expected to attend what is regarded as the premier agricultural show in the summer calendar, the Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show.



AEOS start date delay 'unacceptable' says IFA
[ 27 July 2010 ]

Around 9,000 farmers who applied to enter the Agri Environment Options Scheme (AEOS) will have to wait until September to find out if they have been approved.



Calls for new Border TB pilot project
[ 27 July 2010 ]

THE high incidence of TB and brucellosis in cattle herds in Armagh and Tyrone has sparked calls for a pilot testing scheme in the Republic's Border region.



  
UK Agriculture News MINIMISE
Liver fluke still a threat
[ 29 July 2010 ]
Liver fluke is still a threat to livestock despite the dry weather

Market unease drives big gains in wheat price
[ 29 July 2010 ]
It has been a rollercoaster week for wheat markets as crop uncertainty and speculative activity continue to drive volatile price swings

New owner for organic yoghurt firm
[ 29 July 2010 ]
A Welsh company famed for its range of organic yoghurts has been sold to a French firm after weeks of speculation about its future.

Trial shows essential role of cultivation in controlling grass weeds
[ 29 July 2010 ]
The essential role of cultivations in keeping grass weeds at bay is showing clearly in the latest results from the STAR project. Louise Impey finds out more

Northern firms take up egg marketing challenge
[ 29 July 2010 ]
With the egg market suffering from the effects of a surplus, Jeremy Hunt talks to two companies who are stepping up their own marketing efforts

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