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 09 Jul 2020
Future EU-UK trade talks enter week two
A low-key EU-UK discussion was held this week and this is more positive, as it suggests real engagement rather than stating scripted positions.
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Jul 2020
UK's 'eat out to help out' will help Irish farmers
UK initiative to subsidise half price meals and reduce VAT will drive demand for Irish meat and dairy as hospitality sector relaunches.
Phelim O'Neill on 03 Jul 2020
No agreement in Brexit talks
First week of intensive talks between EU and UK on a future trade deal ends a day early, with no sign of progress
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jul 2020
Farmers the fall guys in supermarket milk war
IFA president Tim Cullinan reflects the outrage of farmers at supermarkets offering ever cheaper food at farmers expense.
Phelim O'Neill on 02 Jul 2020
Beef labelling blocking trade
Country of origin labelling for beef has frustrated cross-border trade on the island of Ireland, but there is an Irish solution to an Irish problem.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Jul 2020
Global report: stories from around the world
A weekly selection of global news stories that affect demand, supply and prices.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Jul 2020
Domestic business is the strength of Irish economy
Traditional GDP or GNI measurements overstate the value of multinationals and under state the value of domestic industry to the Irish economy, according to the ESRI.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Jul 2020
A steady year for sheep farmers thus far
Despite COVID-19 and extra Irish supply, it has been a good year so far for sheep farmers due to less supplies elsewhere and stable retail demand.
Phelim O'Neill on 30 Jun 2020
Beef PGI is only a start
Securing a protected geographical indication is only the start of a long journey to build a brand for Irish beef and there is no guarantee of success.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Jun 2020
US beef price falls as fast as it rose
Beef prices in the US soared during the COVID lockdown due to very tight supplies. Prices have since come back down to normal levels.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Jul 2020
UK trade policy will squeeze farmers
UK strategic approach to trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand foresees a surge in beef and sheep meat imports
Phelim O'Neill on 12 Jun 2020
Brexit pragmatism: no inspection on goods entering UK
UK announcement of no inspections will assist logistics but the tariff problem of not having an EU-UK trade agreement remains.