Asia
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.
Phelim O'Neill on 26 Dec 2020
Exports analysis: where we sent our beef in 2020
In the first 10 months of 2020, Irish beef export patterns have been similar to 2019, with some growth in markets outside the EU.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Dec 2020
Ten-year outlook for EU agriculture
EU outlook for agriculture suggests production will be constrained throughout the next decade.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Dec 2020
Food production will be byproduct of CAP
Maintenance of the environment takes priority over production in the guidlines for the Irish national plan that will deliver the next CAP
Niall Hurson on 17 Nov 2020
Agri food exports up €600m in 2019
Agricultural exports to countries outside of Europe have increased from approximately €3.7bn to €4.3bn in the period 2016 to 2019.
Lorcan Allen on 11 Nov 2020
Dairy markets: Asian demand supporting dairy prices
Despite falling demand in Europe due to fresh COVID-19 restrictions, dairy import demand in Asia, the Middle East and Africa has been robust in 2020.
Jack Kennedy on 08 Nov 2020
Far away demand keeping dairy market positive
Market fundamentals remain positive as the the European milk production slows down.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Nov 2020
Outsourcing environmental controls
The EU's Farm to Fork strategy suggests wholesome agriculture, but if applied globally brings a human cost.