Phelim
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Phelim comes from a small farming background in Co Tyrone. He graduated in law and spent his working career in the meat industry.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jan 2021
USDA forecasts stable beef exports in 2021
USDA FAS outlook: unless stated otherwise, all weights are in metric tonnes and carcase weight equivalent (CWE) as opposed to product weight which is the weight of actual beef in the box.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jan 2021
Stena switches boat from Belfast route to meet Rosslare demand
Stena has moved a boat from Belfast to Rosslare for direct sailings to France but it is unclear if this is a permanent move even though there is increased demand for the route by Irish exporters.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Jan 2021
Irish food and drink exports hit €13bn
In a difficult year for markets with the global pandemic, Irish food and drink exports are back 2% to €13bn.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Jan 2021
Standing still on sustainability is a threat to Irish agriculture
The Irish Farmers Journal asks Tara McCarthy, CEO of Bord Bia, about the issues that concern Irish farmers at the launch of Performance and Prospects 2020-21.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Jan 2021
Bord Bia report: positive outlook for Irish exports post-pandemic
There was a marginal decline in the value of Irish food and drink exports in 2020 to €13bn, a drop of 2%, with the outlook positive post-pandemic despite continued Brexit issues.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Jan 2021
EU negotiating team to feature in IFJ Brexit webinar
Hear from members of the EU negotiating team, Carol Lynch of BDO, and Phelim O'Neill from the Irish Farmers Journal on how the new EU-UK trade deal is working out.
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jan 2021
Threat of empty shelves on Irish supermarkets as new rules hamper imports
Problems with documentation in Britain means containers are not getting back to Ireland in the usual turnaround time and could lead to empty shelves and, in turn, a shortage of trucks for exports.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Jan 2021
Brexit begins: how has it been going and what is to come?
So far it is importers and hauliers that have felt the impact of Brexit, but in time that could well extend to farmers.
Phelim O'Neill on 05 Jan 2021
COVID-19 effect continues on retail
Retail performance continues strongly, as lockdown rules are strengthened in Britain and Ireland.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Jan 2021
What will the new EU-UK trade deal mean for Ireland’s agri-food industry?
The EU-UK trade deal sets the rules for trade between the island of Ireland and it will mean changes for farmers and factories. David Wright and Phelim O’Neill write
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Jan 2021
Brexit: what has changed for farmers?
Brexit has dominated news bulletins for the past five years but now we will start to see what it means.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Jan 2021
Make transparency a condition for factory grants
The Government announcement of €100m for Irish factories will be money well spent but it should have been used as a lever to progress the transparency issue