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 22 Aug 2019
Farmer share of retail price 40% - analysis
Bord Bia has presented their findings on some of the disputed issues to the meeting of the farm organisations and Meat Industry Ireland on the beef sector.
Phelim O'Neill on 19 Aug 2019
Brexit will hit everyone
The Sunday Times report shows that the UK civil service expects serious consequences for general society if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Phelim O'Neill on 16 Aug 2019
Irish beef exports to China increase
At a very negative time for Irish beef farmers, there is some good news with exports to China and the US.
Phelim O'Neill on 17 Aug 2019
Brexit reality hitting UK farmers
People's Vote campaign latest to warn about the consequences of a no-deal Brexit while US farm bureau leader rejects trade deal without agriculture.
Phelim O'Neill on 15 Aug 2019
Farmers for a people’s vote launched in the UK
Some farmers in the UK are becoming increasingly concerned over a no-deal Brexit outcome.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Aug 2019
Market Trends: €4/kg a long way off
Irish beef prices reflect a poor trade across the EU, writes Phelim O'Neill.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Aug 2019
Farmers and the factories: what's the beef?
While price is what is crippling Irish farmers at present, there are a wide range of other issues around specification that annoy farmers. What can be done?
Phelim O'Neill on 12 Aug 2019
Obstacles to Mercosur
Developments in South American countries could impact on the progression of the Mercosur trade deal
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Aug 2019
Beef demand continues to grow in China
Chinese beef demand will lead to another year of record imports in 2019, with imports for the first six months 61% ahead of the same period last year
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Aug 2019
Chinese pigmeat demand increase
Demand from China for pigmeat increases, with ASF and trading problems with the USA and Canada creating opportunity for EU exporters
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Aug 2019
Warning over UK food shortages in event of no-deal Brexit
If there is a no-deal Brexit, the Food and Drink Federation in the UK has warned of food shortages.
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Aug 2019
Black Monday for sterling
As a no-deal Brexit becomes more likely, the sterling has weakened further.