Agribusiness

The latest agribusiness news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all company and co-op news developments in the agribusiness sector.

Agribusiness
Value of Brazil's beef exports continue upward trend
Phelim O'Neill
Even though cattle prices are falling, Brazil's beef value is rising on world markets.
Value of Brazil's beef exports continue upward trend
 
 
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
Tillage
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
US expert warns of potential trade flashpoints in the coming weeks
Agribusiness
US expert warns of potential trade flashpoints in the coming weeks
Éowyn payout could reach €90m, says FBD chief
Agribusiness
Éowyn payout could reach €90m, says FBD chief
Growth in Australian output while retaliatory tariffs bite the US
Agribusiness
Growth in Australian output while retaliatory tariffs bite the US
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Visiting one of the largest mills in the world
Siobhán Walsh
Visiting one of the largest mills in the world
ADM in Decatur, Illinois, is home to the largest corn wet mill in the world, which the Irish Farmers Journal visited.
Grain Trends: wheat drops to €220/t in Europe
Siobhán Walsh
Grain Trends: wheat drops to €220/t in Europe
Wheat prices hit another low this week, as the outlook for maize looks good and those expected supplies weigh on the market.
Grain Trends: markets jump with weather news
Siobhán Walsh
Grain Trends: markets jump with weather news
Grain prices jumped this week, as concerns over weather and crop yields hit markets. Siobhán Walsh reports from the US this week.
Is the battle for milk about to kick off?
Jack Kennedy
Is the battle for milk about to kick off?
With milk supply crashing in Ireland and further afield, the answers to the greening questions are getting or are about to get more difficult.
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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
Noel Bardon
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
Last year, Ireland exported just shy of €900m worth of alcoholic beverages to the US.
US expert warns of potential trade flashpoints in the coming weeks
Lorcan Roche Kelly
US expert warns of potential trade flashpoints in the coming weeks
Key dates are the introduction of steel and aluminium tariffs this week and reciprocal tariffs on 2 April.
US farmers in front line of tariff battles
Phelim O'Neill
US farmers in front line of tariff battles
Countries targeted for US import tariffs are major export markets for US agricultural produce.
Milk intake up 14m litres in January - CSO
James Hanly
Milk intake up 14m litres in January - CSO
Fat content for January 2025 was 4.51%, up marginally from 4.50% in January 2024.
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulseSPONSORED
EASYFIX launches revolutionary slurry aeration system - ePulse
Suitable for existing and new tanks - 60% TAMS approved. Agitates slurry. Improves safety. Enhances nutrients.
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environmentSPONSORED
Meath’s green fields inspired Mark to pursue career to protect the environment
Former Meath hurler and senior engineer Mark O’Sullivan is part of a team working to bring more renewables on to the electricity grid.
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf SPONSORED
Newborns 'flourishing' thanks to Flourish Calf
Tipperary dairy and beef farmer pleased by 'unreal' impact of milk replacer.
‘Innovative’ Flourish Calf earns Cork farmer’s trust SPONSORED
‘Innovative’ Flourish Calf earns Cork farmer’s trust
Flourish Calf, the new product from Volac Milk Replacers Ireland Ltd, has been described by Co Cork farmer Aaron Buckley as the best he has ever used.
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