EU
Justin McCarthy on 04 Mar 2021
Right outcome achieved the wrong way
Justin McCarthy analyses the impact of the move by the UK government to extend the grace period for trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.
Gary Abbott on 03 Mar 2021
Polaris updates its Sportman 570
Polaris have heavily updated its Sportsman 570 ATV range for 2021. Alongside, increased capabilities updates have been introduced in terms of styling and performance. Gary Abbott
Donal Magner on 03 Mar 2021
Project Woodland launched by Minister Hackett
The Department 'needs to act swiftly to address weaknesses in project management and communications', to deliver Mackinnon recommendations says Jo O'Hara.
David Wright on 03 Mar 2021
Brexit has brought new focus on trade
The agri food industry needs to monitor very closely UK government moves to liberalise trade.
Phelim O'Neill on 03 Mar 2021
Warning of more Brexit complications from 1 April
Turbulent week sees work stop on building inspection posts in the north while Irish exporters are warned to get ready for UK enforcing controls from 1 April.
Peter McCann on 03 Mar 2021
British abattoirs struggling with exports
Meat factories in Britain are struggling with the new trading arrangements that are required for exporting to the EU.
Stephen Robb on 03 Mar 2021
IFA potato market report: early potato plantings kick-off
IFA Potato Market Report 3 March 2021
Phelim O'Neill on 03 Mar 2021
Northern Ireland is one piece of a large EU-UK trade jigsaw
Solutions needed to resolve trade between Britain and NI and if political will exists between EU and UK, they can be developed within the framework of the protocol.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 02 Mar 2021
‘Practicality must prevail’ on animal product checks
The Northern Ireland Executive has halted construction and recruitment for permanent border checks due to what it calls practical difficulties.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Mar 2021
ECA concern about BAR fund
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has issued an opinion expressing concerns about the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) fund
Niall Hurson on 01 Mar 2021
Temporary suspensions handed to vets who broke antibiotic protocol
Vets can only prescribe and dispense prescription-only medicines to animals that are under their care.
Barry Cassidy on 26 Feb 2021
Agriculture a squeezed voice at EU level - Markey
New MEP Colm Makrey said he was surprised at just how strong the green agenda is at European level.
Amy Forde on 26 Feb 2021
Commission proposes carbon farming certification in new schemes
Through carbon farming, the European Commission has said it will promote “a new business model for land-based carbon removals, including financial incentives to roll out nature-based solutions”.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Feb 2021
EU open to agreement on veterinary checks with UK
UK alignment with EU veterinary standards would remove much of the red tape in trade between EU and UK.
Pat O'Toole on 24 Feb 2021
Dog walking ban a sign of farmers losing patience
The ban farmers have introduced on dogs and their owners entering farmland is just one example of the pressure points that exist.
Stephen Robb on 24 Feb 2021
IFA potato report: planting plans put on hold for another week
IFA potato market report 23 February 2021
Phelim O'Neill on 24 Feb 2021
EU trade policy isn’t farmer-focused
Overall the EU's trade ambitions may be worthy, but the effect will be outsourcing much of the quality beef supply to other parts of the world.
Barry Cassidy on 23 Feb 2021
€30m scheme for German farmers to improve water quality
The European Commission has approved a €30m scheme in Germany to compensate farmers for measures to improve water quality in the state of Bavaria.
Niall Hurson on 22 Feb 2021
EU young farmers warn of instabilities attached to Mercosur deal
CEJA said it sees the EU-Mercosur deal as vector of confusion when it comes to the offer in food products for consumers.
Niall Hurson on 19 Feb 2021
Belfast port a potential backdoor for Brazilian beef - Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin said the impact of some product slipping through the net and entering NI and the Republic could potentially result in a depression in domestic beef price.