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‘Online sales is one of the best things to happen’

9 Feb , 2023  

This September marks a decade-and-a-half since Ray Doyle assumed the position of Livestock and Environmental Policy Director at Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) and Irish Tractor Agri & Plant caught up with the Kildare native to get his views on the country’s livestock market today. Originally formed in 1894, the Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) […]

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A farmer’s friend

17 May , 2019  

Michael Spellman has been President of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) since June, 2018. Irish Tractor & Agri touched base with the popular Roscommon man to see how he’s getting on in his new role. Upon his election as President of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society on June 1st, 2018, Michael Spellman alluded to […]

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At the mart of the matter

2 Mar , 2016  

Livestock marts have made a vital contribution to the economy in towns all around Ireland for over half a century. We caught up with Ray Doyle, secretary of the National Marts Committee of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) to discuss the ongoing battle to ensure that these marts remain open and continue to serve […]

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