The year in review quiz
The year in review quiz
Our bumper quiz looks back on the top news stories of the year.
Our bumper quiz looks back on the top news stories of the year.
In January 2015, the Department of Agriculture announced that Ireland had become the first EU country to gain access to the US beef market after how many years?
In January, Bord Bia announced that Irish food and drink exports for 2014 had reached a record number - how much were they worth?
Who took up the role of general secretary with the Department of Agriculture in Janaury?
The IFA celebrated a milestone anniversary in the National Convention Centre in Dublin this January. How old is the organisation?
In early February, the CSO released figures to show that Irish milk production for 2014 had reached a record level. How many litres were produced?
How old was Mikey Lynch when he bought his latest tractor in February 2015?
In February, we published a translation guide to Marty Mone's Hit the Diff. What do party hats translate as?
In February, Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced that China was lifting its ban on Irish beef. What is the population of China?
GLAS was launched in February. How many farmers entered the scheme?
A €25m investment went towards a new dairy processing technology centre hosted by which university?
Glanbia opened its state of the art new processing facility in March. How much money was invested in the site?
And after Ireland secured open access to the US beef market, which processor sent the first shipments of Irish beef to the US in late March?
Glanbia co-op announced in March a proposal to members to spin out up to 10 million shares valued at how much?
Who was the highest placed beef baron on the Sunday Independent Rich List in March?
In mid-April, Roscommon man Sean Finan was elected the 35th President of Macra na Feírme. Who did he replace?
At the end of April, the Department revealed the first details of its new suckler scheme, the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP). How much would farmers receive per cow on the first 10 calved cows?
A world record was set by Valtra tractor in April, when World Rally Champion Juha Kankkune drove the tractor to a speed of 130.165km/h (80.88mph). Where was the record set?
Milk supplies to all the major processors were up significantly for the first month of the new era without a milk quota restriction in April. Processors suggested milk supplies to the end of April were up by how much?
How many pages of CAP simplification proposals were received by the European Commission?
In which month did the Department of Agriculture publish details of individual farm payments for 2014?
An Australian farmer was visited by the RSPCA in May after doing what in front of his sheep?
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny auctioned off the first animal through AgManor's online bidding system at the Aurivo Mart in Balla, Co Mayo. Which charity did the proceeds go to?
The beef industry was shook by a diagnosis of BSE in June. Where was the case found?
Moy Park, the Northern Ireland poultry processor, was bought by the world’s largest meat processor for about $1.5bn (€1.3bn) this year. In which country is the new owner based?
Dairy farmers took a succession of blows mid-June as processors cut May milk prices. How much money did Irish farmers lose from their milk cheque overall?
Which milk processor topped our annual price review in July?
Which beef processor topped our price review?
How much did Ireland's land eligibility fine amount to?
Our story about this Massey Ferguson 4270 was popular in July. How many miles has it clocked?
Farmers staged a roadblock with tractors the UK to protest against milk prices. Where did the protest take place?
Lakeland Dairies and which other processor joined up to combine their milk processing and feed businesses in two joint ventures?
Maighread Barron won our summer photography competition with a unique photo of her dog and dairy herd. Where was the photo taken?
How many people attended the Tullamore Show in August?
The National Ploughing Championships was in Ratheniska, Co Laois, this year. How many years in a row did it take place on that site?
How many people attended the Ploughing this year?
Where will the 2016 National Ploughing Championships take place?
The Irish Farmers Journal/RedC poll confirmed our worst fears about rural crime. How many Irish farms have been robbed in the last five years?
Fiona Muldoon was appointed CEO of which company in October?
Our Women & Agriculture event was held in October, but in which county?
Budget 2016 saw the launch of a new tax credit for family partnerships. How much is it worth?
The first Save our Community meeting was held in Thurles in October. How many people attended?
Which branch won the annual Macra na Féirme Know Your Ag quiz at the organisation's annual rally?
A new operation to tackle crime was launched by the Gardaí in November. What is it called?
What was the name of the storm that hit Ireland in November?
How much was Pat Smith's severance package revealed to be?
Where did Agritechnica take place?
The South American Mercosur discussions began to pick up momentum in November. What countries are part of the union?
This year our Fovember campaign hit the road, delivering health checks in marts across the country. How much money has the campaign raised for men's health since 2014?
Which country hit the headlines for harrowing treatment of bull calves?
Who took the role of acting president of the IFA after Eddie Downey stepped back?