In this week’s Down to Agribusiness Podcast, agribusiness editor Lorcan Allen and EU and markets specialist Phelim O’Neill reflect on a tumultuous week in Irish politics. Phelim analyses what the loss of another agriculture minister means for Ireland’s ability to shape the ongoing CAP negotiations at EU level and also assesses the influence of Phil Hogan as European Commissioner for Trade.

Finally, we also hear how Irish food exports have performed in the first six months of 2020. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Irish dairy and pigmeat exports continue to go from strength to strength, while it's been a difficult period for Irish beef exports. You can listen here: