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Soaring energy costs could hit food prices next

Latest data from the CSO shows that inflation remains an energy event, for now.

NEWS 4 October 2026

Soaring energy costs could hit food prices next

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Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

Food price warning for Ireland as weather shocks could raise prices into 2027

NEWS 30 September 2026

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

El Niño to increase Irish food prices in 2027 and 2028

NEWS 24 September 2026

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

NEWS 12 September 2026

2026 ‘serious contender’ to be warmest year on record, scientist warns

2026 ‘serious contender’ to be warmest year on record, scientist warns

2026 ‘serious contender’ to be warmest year on record, scientist warns

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain Trends: are there opportunities in price peaks?

Grain markets are volatile at present, with many different factors affecting markets, from drought to war.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Feed mills warn of ration price rises

Grain markets have been moving upwards throughout the summer, mainly due to concerns with weather and geopolitical uncertainty.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Grain Trends: markets surge this week

Grain Trends: markets surge this week

Grain markets have surged this week, but is it a peak or will it continue? There are many factors affecting prices.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Higher food prices already 'locked in' and will be 'most visible' next summer

Higher food prices already 'locked in' and will be 'most visible' next summer

ECB policymaker warns that the outlook remains “really uncertain”

NEWS 8 July 2026

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

With an average price increase of 2.3% in the GDT auction, the biggest since March, it's clear tightening supplies and strong demand are playing out in the market, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Drought grips Europe’s farms

Drought grips Europe’s farms

This summer Europe has been hit with extreme heat and excessive drought in many regions which has affected crops and milk yields.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Grain Trends: grain steady, oilseed rape up

Grain Trends: grain steady, oilseed rape up

Grain prices are steady as the harvest kicks off, while oilseed rape prices have increased in recent days.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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