Phelim
E: poneill@farmersjournal.ie
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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 27 Jan 2022
Predictable impact of Green Deal on animal protein
Wageningen University report on Green Deal impact on animal proteins follows the trends set in their crops report.
Phelim O'Neill on 26 Jan 2022
Global Report: stories from around the world
Round-up of news on agri food from around the world, including South Africa, Ukraine, USA and China.
Phelim O'Neill on 26 Jan 2022
Factories that paid the best and worst prices
There is a €200/head price difference between the top- and bottom-paying factory in a single grade, writes Phelim O’Neill.
Phelim O'Neill on 23 Jan 2022
Retail demand for beef eases
Retail demand for beef dropped in 2021 from the highs of 2020 as more catering and hospitality opened up, the Bord Bia meat seminar was told.
Phelim O'Neill on 23 Jan 2022
Another impact assessment shows loss from Green Deal
A report from Wageningen University shows the consequences of EU Green Deal policy, with loss of production, increased prices and demand on land outside Europe.
Phelim O'Neill on 26 Jan 2022
The Irish beef factory mix
While the Irish beef market is dominated by ABP, Dawn and Kepak, it is nowhere near as consolidated as the US and there remains a strong independent factory sector.
Phelim O'Neill on 26 Jan 2022
Political events push Brexit down the agenda
Another round of Brexit talks this week but no meaningful progress despite a more positive tone.
Phelim O'Neill on 19 Jan 2022
Global Report: stories from around the world
News briefs from China, Argentina, Canada and the UK.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Jan 2022
World beef production forecast at 58.2m tonnes in 2022
Slightly more beef to be available for global trade in 2022, according to the latest USDA FAS forecast.
Phelim O'Neill on 20 Jan 2022
How poultry farmers could potentially be exposed
The fully integrated poultry production model has served growers well, but if production is cut they become exposed.
Phelim O'Neill on 20 Jan 2022
Moy Park suspends processing
Moy Park has announced suspension of processing at its Ballymean factory until September.
Phelim O'Neill on 20 Jan 2022
World news: US beef exports surge in 2021
With a record value already secured for US beef exports in 2021, it also looks like it will be a record year for volume exported as well.