top of page 20 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Owen Ashton, a farm manager from County Cork took home the top prize as he was crowned the 2021 FBD Young Farmer of the Year. A graduate in Agriculture from Aberystwyth University in Wales, Owen manages a dairy herd of 180 cows in Castlelyons, County... Read More
top of page 13 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The agricultural sector has been left deprived of a dedicated correspondent from RTÉ for too long, a Cork Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Tim Lombard, who lives South of Carrialine is Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture. Today he said, “The farming community has... Read More
top of page 6 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie How are Cork householders helping stem the rising tide of dumped food in Ireland? Cork is the second most active when it comes to users of OLIO, a new food sharing app that connects neighbours to give away unwanted food and other items that may... Read More
top of page 5 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie For the public, it’s the season of Christmas trees, but let’s not forget about ordinary roadside trees Minister of State with responsibility for Land Use and Biodiversity at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett has launched a 20 page ‘Guide... Read More
top of page 13 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company Expands Nationwide with Multiple Distribution Deals Cork based, O’Flynn’s Gourmet Sausage Company has signed a nationwide distribution deal with Musgraves. Their gourmet products will be available for distribution to 250 SuperValu stores and over 300 Centra Stores over the coming months.... Read More
top of page 7 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two producers from Co Cork are featuring on Aldi shelves nationwide from today For the second year running, the Grow with Aldi programme has gone festive as Aldi gives local suppliers and producers from all over Ireland the opportunity to sell their products in Aldi... Read More
top of page 18 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speaker John McCabe, Teagasc is pictured at a Teagasc/Dairygold Joint Programme Farm Walk on the farm of Joe & Olivia Morrissey, Rostellan, Midleton, Co Cork. Photo O’Gorman Photography. Background Information Joe is a farmer participant in the Teagasc/Dairygold Joint Programme, as well as the Signpost Programme. Topics discussed... Read More
top of page 11 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork companies Carbery, Dairygold and North Cork Creameries are members of ‘Ornua Co-Operative Ltd’ so Ornua developments are of interest in Cork. Ornua is best known for its Kerrygold brand Ornua, announced today it has completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties... Read More
top of page 11 October 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ifac, Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, is advising farmers in Cork to get their tax affairs in order. With just weeks to go until the tax deadline, ifac says the immediate priority is to get your accounts in order and work out your... Read More
top of page 8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The sheep graze freely, without the restrictions of wiring or fencing… The meadow is salty from sea spray, and this gives the lamb its highly valued pre-sale flavour. After a two-year absence, Cork’s Market Lane group of restaurants will once again celebrate the arrival of... Read More
top of page 4 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Community and voluntary groups are being urged to make their voices heard by joining the Cork County Public Participation Network (PPN). As we emerge from the pandemic that put so much on pause, Cork County PPN has launched a new campaign to encourage local organisations... Read More
top of page 1 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bord Bia has announced a return to trade show activity with a calendar of events across Europe this autumn, including a ministerial-led trade visit and in-person trade fair in Germany. Virtual events also remain key to Bord Bia’s trade engagements at home and abroad. This... Read More
