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Anne Finnegan on 12 May 2022
Shift in behaviour needed to address climate
New Zealand is putting in place tangible plans to support emissions reduction while maintaining food production.
Anne Finnegan on 04 May 2022
EU moves to phase out Russian oil
As the EU proposes to ban imports of Russia oil, concerns will centre on the potential global fallout.
Anne Finnegan on 04 May 2022
Global fertiliser producers record highest profits in years
Soaring fertiliser prices look set to drive profits of global producers.
Anne Finnegan on 27 Apr 2022
Gas prices soar as EU refuses to pay in rouble
European gas prices have soared and settled as first member states refuse to make rouble payments.
Anne Finnegan on 27 Apr 2022
Cooking oil rationed as palm oil price surges
Indonesia introduced a ban on exports of palm oil last as rationing of cooking oil grows.
Anne Finnegan on 11 Apr 2022
Food commodity prices reach highest levels ever
While world food commodity prices surged in March, consumers have yet to feel the full impact writes Anne Finnegan, policy analyst.
Anne Finnegan on 30 Mar 2022
€1 bn Brexit Adjustment Reserve: beef farmers need a plan
With €1 billion available for Brexit adjustment in the next two years, beef farmers urgently need to consider their future strategy writes Anne Finnegan.
Anne Finnegan on 30 Mar 2022
Fertiliser imports in January up on previous year
Despite a challenging international marketplace, Irish exporters landed increased quantities of fertiliser in January to support the current season.
Anne Finnegan on 23 Mar 2022
Global fertiliser prices hit all-time high
Global fertiliser prices have hit an all-time high, surpassing the peak of 2008.
Anne Finnegan on 23 Mar 2022
Findings that red meat is harmful not reliable
The research that found red meat consumption was harmful has been confirmed to be unreliable. In fact, red meat is protective against some types of stroke according to the study authors.
Anne Finnegan on 24 Mar 2022
Fertiliser margins grew as farmers struggled with cost
The volume of fertiliser imported in the second half of 2021 was broadly in line with 2020. However, prices and margins in the sector appear to have soared.
Anne Finnegan on 09 Mar 2022
Yara to curtail production as gas prices soar
On Wednesday Yara, one of Europe’s largest nitrogen fertiliser producers, announced a temporary curtailment of production at two plants in Italy and France.