An arbitration process which is understood to have ruled in favour of Kerry Co-op suppliers in a milk-price dispute with Kerry Group plc could see farmers receive significant top-up payments.
The absence of any reference to meal feeding in the promotional material for Dairygold's new Pastureland quality mark has raised the hackles of both tillage farmers and environmental activists.
The battle between beef farmers and the meat processors remains deadlocked after the collapse yesterday of negotiations convened by Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, to resolve the increasingly bitter dispute.
There is a scene in the unholy 1979 movie, Life of Brian, in which the eponymous Brian approaches a small group and asks them if they are the Judean People's Front (JPF).
Clare farmer Patrick Crowe is one of those who have stood outside factory gates in recent weeks in the battle for a fair return from their cattle.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow was a secret early source for journalists investigating Harvey Weinstein, and played a "much more active" role than previously known in the events that ultimately led to his arrest.
Irish actor Adrian Dunbar was among the big winners at the 23rd TV Choice Awards last night.
