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Farming has historically been the primary industry in this country. As a profession it is under considerable pressure because it is no longer a profitable enterprise for the majority of farmers. Low prices for produce and increased operating costs coupled with the small size of the individual farm units have reduced the commercial viability of the farming industry. In some ways EU regulation is a barrier to development of the industry, although overall, it is true that without the EU it would be in even further economic trouble.

Former Carlow /Kilkenny TD and now Leinster East MEP Liam Aylward is to be honoured in recognition of his work in promoting agriculture and food across the EU.

It’s been a bad week for pigs... and for anyone associated with the pig sector in this country.

Local Government is often the butt of many jokes: from the depiction of gombeen councillors in RTE’s Hall’s Pictorial Weekly through to Pat Shortt’s more recent comic creation of Councillor Maurice Hickey there has been quite a lot of comic material emanating from local council chambers.

With the total recall of all Irish pork products announced over the weekend today Galway First answers all your questions about the crisis and the health risks.

Carlow County Council has carried out inspections of the feed processor at the centre of the Irish pork crisis.

Ever wondered what goes on at a livestock mart?

There was good news on the jobs front for Galway this week with the announcement of 95 new jobs in two companies due to open premises in the city centre in the coming weeks.

Few people with a taste for seafood would pass up the opportunity to indulge themselves in a feast of fresh prawns. These little fellows can quickly become addictive. There is an endless variety of ways to cook and serve prawns and they always give an impression of good taste.

The jobs of 35 employees of the Supermacs fast food chain are in jeopardy this week following a massive blaze that completely gutted the interior of the building on the High Street in the city.