CSO
Ilka Denker on 24 Nov 2021
Agri-food companies are challenged by competing industries
Results of the IFJ Agri Jobs Survey show that employees now favour a blended working environment. It highlights risks due to better opportunities outside of the agri-food industry. Ilka Denker reports.
Darren Carty on 15 Sep 2021
Planning permission trends continue strong resurgence
The number of applications approved followed the typical trend for quarter two of the year with permission granted for an additional 80 new builds.
on 08 Sep 2021
Market Insights: meat exports show lower volumes, higher values
Irish meat exports have performed strongly in 2021, despite lower volumes being exported, according to recently released CSO (Central Statistics Office) figures.
Noel Bardon on 01 Sep 2021
Value of milk and livestock production increased in 2020 – CSO
New figures released by the CSO have shown favourable output value increases for most areas of the agricultural sector last year.
Anne Finnegan on 25 Aug 2021
COVID-19 effect influences fertiliser prices
Farmers are set for a period of increased fertiliser prices as global producers report low stocks and limited growth.
Phelim O'Neill on 18 Aug 2021
Brexit impact on trade and shipping
CSO data this week points to a strengthening in trade between Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic Of Ireland with the value of exports to NI up 43% and the value of imports from NI up 78%
Amy Forde on 18 Aug 2021
Fertiliser prices up over 23% on last year – CSO
Prices for all farm inputs have increased on last year, with electricity prices up 9.6% and fuel costs up almost 20%.
Jack Kennedy on 30 Jun 2021
Third consecutive billion-litre month as Strathroy launches two-tier pricing
Dairy farmers are exceeding milk supply expectations as good weather, good grazing and higher productivity continue to lift milk supply.
Noel Bardon on 30 Jun 2021
Creamery milk intake up 6.1% in 2021
The CSO has reported increases in the volume of milk supplied to processors in 2021 to date.
Jack Kennedy on 16 Jun 2021
May milk cheque boost of €10m
Some of the big milk processors have announced an increase to May milk price in the last number of days
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 16 Jun 2021
Call for CAP payments for female farmers
The consistent failure to acknowledge and support the role of women on farms is being addressed by the National Women’s Council.
Noel Bardon on 16 Jun 2021
Agri output prices outpace cost increases in 2021
The 2021 agricultural price indices for April have been released by the Central Statistics Office. The indices show a monthly increase of 2.5% for agricultural output prices.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 03 Jun 2021
Female farmer numbers drop by over 1,000
Ireland is the fifth worst country in Europe in terms of the number of female farmers.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 02 Jun 2021
Department TAMS cost review still ongoing
Farmers have experienced a significant rise in building costs and many want to see the higher costs represented in TAMS.
Darren Carty on 26 May 2021
Steel and timber prices up 20% to 30%
The coronavirus pandemic is the main factor responsible for a shortage in the supply of numerous raw materials, leading to significant price increases.
Noel Bardon on 25 May 2021
Bogs cover 14% of Ireland – CSO data
Data released by the CSO shines a light on peatland distribution throughout the country. The report is intended to help provide a benchmark from which to assess changes to Irish boglands.
Phelim O'Neill on 20 May 2021
The Brexit impact – so far
With a third month of CSO data, a picture is emerging of reduced trade between Ireland and Britain.
Phelim O'Neill on 28 Apr 2021
Large foreign-owned element to Irish food and drink sector
Analysis by CSO reveals integrated picture on the value of Irish agriculture and food industry and initial impact of Brexit.
Niall Hurson on 27 Apr 2021
Irish food and drink activity becoming 'highly globalised' – CSO
Household consumption of food and drink was valued at €10.5 billion in 2018, of which approximately 51% was imported.
Andy Doyle on 21 Apr 2021
Grain price hike provides forward selling opportunity
Weather concerns around the world are driving up grain prices to provide opportunities for forward selling.