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Northern Ireland
Mixed outcomes at key dairy auctions
Kieran Mailey
There were mixed results for dairy commodities at key market auctions this week.
20 July 2022 Markets
Dairy Trends: demand fears in the mix despite tight supply
While a heatwave and fires are sweeping through Europe this week, the concerns over food inflation are probably more of a concern now.
5 July 2022 News
EU production limited as global agricultural demand slows
Global Agricultural demand is set to slow over the coming decade while increased environmental regulation sees EU production slow
GPS guidance equipment thefts rampant
A spate of planned and targeted tractor GPS equipment thefts have taken place across the country this spring.
1 June 2022 News
Food export value up 19% in year - CSO
The value of Irish food exports has increased across a number of commodities when comparing March 2022 and the same month last year, says the CSO.
17 May 2022 News
Minister must come out of hiding on looming crisis
If the data from the Teagasc survey is reflective of decisions being taken across all suckler/beef and sheep farms, there is a real threat that we will see major market disruption in the months ahead.
27 April 2022 Editorial
NI milk compares well in a rising market
In a rising market, a retrospective pricing system may be an advantage to NI producers.
27 April 2022 Northern Ireland
Listen: summer peak for farmgate milk price
David Wright reports from the 2022 spring conference organised by the Society of Dairy Technology.
13 April 2022 Northern Ireland
EU dairy commodity prices continue to rise
Demand for dairy commodities on European markets continue to rise, despite a slight easing in GDT prices.
6 April 2022 Northern Ireland
Energy demand and prices driving renewable diesel demand
Demand for renewable diesel or HVO seems set to increase considerably, thus increasing the demand for soya beans and oilseed rape.
21 March 2022 Markets
Editorial: EU retailers have key role in preventing global food crisis
Farmers have the capacity to quickly increase food production – but they must be given the financial security to do so.
15 March 2022 Editorial
G7 agriculture ministers express 'grave concern' for food security
G7 agriculture ministers and EU leaders meet on Friday and share fears about food supply as a result of Russia invading Ukraine.
11 March 2022 News