Dairy exports
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Mar 2021
Suspension of EU-US tariffs should mean windfall for Irish dairy exports
With Irish dairy exports to the US growing in spite of a 25% tariff, sales should prosper now that it is removed.
Lorcan Allen on 27 Jan 2021
Global report: stories from around the world
A weekly selection of global news stories that affect demand, supply and prices.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Jan 2021
Bord Bia report: positive outlook for Irish exports post-pandemic
There was a marginal decline in the value of Irish food and drink exports in 2020 to €13bn, a drop of 2%, with the outlook positive post-pandemic despite continued Brexit issues.
Justin McCarthy on 13 Jan 2021
Bord Bia betting big on sustainability
Bord Bia figures show the value of Ireland’s food and drink exports have grown 47% over the last decade.
Lorcan Allen on 05 Jan 2021
Dairy markets: New Zealand dairy exports forecast to fall 5% in 2021
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industry has warned that lower dairy exports in 2021 will mean weaker farmgate milk prices for the country's dairy farmers.
Justin McCarthy on 30 Dec 2020
Irish agriculture steps into the unknown
The trade deal reached between the EU and UK on Christmas Eve removes the immediate threat of tariffs but it does not mean business as usual nor does it safeguard the income of Irish farmers.
David Wright on 16 Sep 2020
UK sign ‘historic’ trade deal with Japan
The trade deal between the UK and Japan took only three months to negotiate
on 08 Sep 2020
Market insights: mid-term report
Growth in dairy, sheepmeat, pigmeat and horticulture sales offset the losses in beef and poultry in the first half of 2020.
The Dealer on 12 Aug 2020
Cheese causing trade talks blues
Could UK blue cheese cause a trade deal with Japan to crumble?
Phelim O'Neill on 05 Aug 2020
Bord Bia to go virtual with trade missions
Trade missions are grounded by global travel restrictions so plan is to go virtual.
Barry Cassidy on 19 May 2020
ICOS warns of potential €287m Brexit bill for Irish dairy
The UK has announced the new tariff plan that it will apply to imports following its exit from the EU's single market and customs union.
Barry Cassidy on 25 Apr 2020
Dairy exports increase by €0.5bn in 2019
In 2019, Ireland exported €14.5bn worth of agri-food produce, the highest ever total for the country.
Contributor on 23 Feb 2020
Opinion: dairy growth delivers €2bn to rural economy
Irish dairy growth has delivered an increase in spending in the Irish economy of just over €2bn annually since quotas were abolished in 2015, writes economist Ciaran Fitzgerald.
Contributor on 19 Feb 2020
Slicing up the global pizza market
Cheddar may be consumers' favourite cheese, but mozzarella is the cheese of choice for pizzas. Mary Morrissey, senior manager for dairy at Bord Bia, reports
Jack Kennedy on 05 Feb 2020
Algerian cattle buyers to visit Ireland next week
A new health certificate has opens the doors to the North Africa market. Jack Kennedy reports from Algiers.
Jack Kennedy on 04 Feb 2020
Algeria: a market pushing for more dairy in diets
A growing population and a demand for dairy means more dairy ingredients will be heading for Algeria writes. Jack Kennedy reports from Algiers.
Lorcan Allen on 08 Jan 2020
Dairy Trends: 2020 off to strong start at latest GDT auction
The benchmark GDT index got off to a strong start in 2020, with average dairy prices rising 3% this week.
Lorcan Allen on 25 Dec 2019
Dairy trends – 2019 set to be record year for EU dairy exports
Dairy exports from the EU 28 to international markets are set to hit a record-breaking 4.7m tonnes for 2019.
Lorcan Allen on 13 Dec 2019
Sterling rallies to three-year high on back of Tory victory
The UK currency has strengthened to 83p against the euro after Boris Johnson’s commanding victory in the UK general election.
Lorcan Allen on 04 Dec 2019
Sterling strengthens to two-year high
Since August, sterling has moved from 94p against the euro to below 85p this week.