Renewed confidence PJ McCarthy, CEO and founding member of Renewable Gas Forum Ireland (RGFI), talks about the potential... Continue reading
Here comes the sun According to Pat Smith, MD of Local Power Ireland, Solar PV will be on every farm in the country within... Continue reading
Catching a glimpse A look at how Ireland’s membership of the European Economic Community (EEC), as it was known 50 years... Continue reading
‘We were completely tied by the apron strings to the UK economy’ Former agriculture minister, Mary Coughlan, was just a child when Ireland officially became members... Continue reading
Ireland joining the EU: ‘What was the alternative?’ John Bruton recalls a time before membership of the European Economic Community (EEC) when Ireland... Continue reading
‘Fifty years later, that Common Market is unrecognisable’ Michael Berkery’s views on the impact of Ireland’s decision to join the European Economic Community... Continue reading
The EU is still the answer, but the questions are changing The effectiveness of the European Union (EU) as a trade and arbitration body can probably BE BEST... Continue reading
Macra and the EU – ‘Aspirations became reality’ Former CEO of Macra, Peadar Murphy and former president of the Irish Farmers’ Association and Macra,... Continue reading
‘Farmers and their leaders were enthusiastic about joining’ Agricultural economist, public-policy advisor, and the Government’s special envoy on food systems,... Continue reading
Five decades of joined-up thinking January 2023 marks the official 50th anniversary of Ireland’s membership of the European Union (EU),... Continue reading
Global ambition, local focus DR MARK LYONS, PRESIDENT AND CEO of animal nutrition and health company Alltech, views Ireland as... Continue reading
A view of the future President of AgriTech Capital, Aidan Connolly has gained a reputation as something of a futurologist... Continue reading
A new charge Jim O’Toole took over the position of CEO at Bord Bia in November 2022. Here, he outlines his key... Continue reading