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Climate pressures and price disputes sour the mood for Irish dairy co-ops

Tensions persist between Kerry Co-op farmers and food business Kerry Group, while the industry is opposing…

Irish agri food co-ops told to prepare for new Brexit import controls

The UK will introduce sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures on 31 October

Irish co-op apex launches charter to promote gender equality across the sector

There is chronic inequality when it comes to female representation and influence on co-op boards. It…

Irish co-ops share views on Co-operative Societies Bill

ICOS leaders warn that new rules around mergers, audits and setting up co-ops could have a…

Irish co-op apex launches survey of farmers on sustainability

ICOS says the research will feed into its wider work on the bioeconomy to help the…

Irish co-op apex ICOS elects James O’Donnell as new president

Mr O’Donnell stressed the importance of the co-op model to the national economy, agriculture sector and…

Europe’s agri co-op sector warns of lasting impacts of Ukraine war

Copa and Cogeca say food systems need to be made more resilient, while co-ops Fonterra and…

Irish co-op sector reacts to government’s climate plan

Jerry Long, president of national sector body ICOS, says farmers will need help to hit the…