Asia
Peter McCann on 24 Nov 2021
Ireland will lose out in UK beef market
MPs in Westminster have raised concerns about the UK giving away tariff-free access for beef and lamb under trade deals with Australia and New Zealand.
Peter McCann on 24 Nov 2021
UK denies back tracking on Australia deal
MPs in Westminster have raised concerns about the UK giving away tariff free access for beef and lamb under trade deals with Australia and New Zealand.
Rachel Donovan on 27 Oct 2021
Dairygold launches milk powders in Chinese markets
The new range of milk powders will launch in China with plans to target other markets in South East Asia.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Oct 2021
US beef exports pass $1bn in August
August was another big month for US beef exports, with Asia the main market and rapid growth in China.
on 01 Sep 2021
Market Insights: strong first half of 2021 for dairy exports
Despite not reaching last year’s record levels, the first half of 2021 has seen another strong performance of dairy exports, writes Margaret Butler, Bord Bia sector manager – dairy ingredients.
Phelim O'Neill on 11 Aug 2021
JBS moves into aquaculture
The world's largest meat processor JBS moves into fish.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Aug 2021
Profits more than double at Arrow
The Queally family-owned Arrow Group posts a big increase in profits for 2020 despite the effect of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Phelim O'Neill on 30 Jul 2021
One-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work in climate management
It makes sense to match global demand for livestock produce with areas of the world that are most suitable produce it.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
FrieslandCampina under pressure
FrieslandCampina, the Dutch dairy multinational, has reported a drop in revenue and profits in its half-yearly results announced this week.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
Global Report: stories from around the world
Brief news stories from Australia, the EU, China and the USA.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jul 2021
Moment of truth approaching on Mercosur
A memo to cabinet is the first step in the Irish Government taking a position on the EU Mercosur trade deal and Irish beef farmers are watching anxiously.
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Jul 2021
Record US beef and pigmeat exports
US beef and pigmeat exports soared in May 2021, continuing the trend of the first four months of 2021.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 06 May 2021
Protein powder and SlimFast push Glanbia revenue
The group reported that revenue for the first quarter was up this year.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 May 2021
Farmers have to put a price on buying into agri-food 2030
It is difficult to protect farmers when 90% of output is exported and competing with the lowest-cost and most efficient producers in the world.
Jack Kennedy on 20 Apr 2021
Kerry Group to invest further in Southeast Asia
Kerry Group looks set to further expand its taste and ingredient division in Southeast Asia as it builds a new manufacturing site.
Jack Kennedy on 14 Apr 2021
Dairy Trends: market positivity impacts farmgate prices
Market positivity last week turned into higher prices this week, as the boards of both Glanbia and Lakeland lifted March milk prices. Others will follow.
on 07 Apr 2021
Bord Bia Market Insights: Irish beef in the Philippines, South Korea and Japan
Beef consumption in Asian markets is increasing making it a target for Irish export growth in coming years.
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
China identifies new strains of African Swine Fever
Researchers are worried about the concealment aspect of the new strains.
Phelim O'Neill on 11 Feb 2021
Trade disputes hitting Australian agriculture
Trade disputes costing Australian agriculture in farmer federation budget submission,
Phelim O'Neill on 28 Jan 2021
US grain-fed beef premium in Asia a threat for Irish exports
Asia is a market with growth potential for beef, but it will be a challenge for Irish beef to secure a premium over the US grain-fed counterpart.