Exporters
Declan Marren on 07 Apr 2021
Calf prices remain solid as exports fall 6,600 head
Demand for export calves remains strong, but numbers are back on 2020 levels.
Tommy Moyles on 06 Apr 2021
Camera at the mart: beef calf numbers continue to rise in Bandon
There was a strong turnout in Bandon mart for the weekly calf sale at the west Cork venue. Supply and demand played its part in putting a strong base under Friesian bull calves.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Apr 2021
Brexit steps costing up to €140m per year
The extra steps required by exporters will cost the British meat industry between €105m and €140m (£90m and £120m) annually.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 31 Mar 2021
Explained: importing and exporting used machinery post-Brexit
Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the changes to importing and exporting used machinery from Britain following the completion of Brexit.
Phelim O'Neill on 31 Mar 2021
€121m to support companies hit by Brexit
Enterprise Ireland chief executive, Julie Sinnamon updated the Seanad's Brexit committee on how Irish exporters have been adapting.
Tommy Moyles on 29 Mar 2021
Rise in traditional beef-cross calves
Angus and Hereford calves began to outnumber Friesians at this week's sale in Bandon Mart. Prices for calves remained firm, despite poor weather last week.
Phelim O'Neill on 24 Mar 2021
Collapse in UK food and drink exports
Problems experienced by British exporters to the EU in January risk being experienced by Irish exporters to Britain when they have full border controls in place.
Declan Marren on 24 Mar 2021
Strong export calf demand continues
A second week of uninterrupted sailings has seen strong export calf demand in marts again this week.
The Dealer on 24 Mar 2021
Will new land bridge lead to a Boris bridge?
Brexit is causing a rethink for British and Irish exporters making Northern Ireland the new land bridge.
Phelim O'Neill on 18 Mar 2021
Legal action will have political solution
EU needs UK co-operation to make the NI protocol work, otherwise it is back to the drawing board.
Contributor on 17 Mar 2021
UK’s six-month extension on import controls a boost for agri-food exports
This six-month extension provides much-needed market stability over the coming months.
Phelim O'Neill on 11 Mar 2021
Brexit: problems for traders in Britain
British exporters are experiencing great difficulty with exports to the EU.
Declan Marren on 10 Mar 2021
Downward price pressure as dairy-beef calf numbers grow
Calf prices have seen some downward pressure this week as diary beef numbers continue to grow.
Declan Marren on 10 Mar 2021
Calf exports hit by further weather delays
A week of further disruption due to adverse weather conditions means 2021 is quickly becoming a difficult year for calf exporters.
Adam Woods on 08 Mar 2021
Beef prices: factories eager for supplies as price kicks on
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef markets, including factory quotes for finished cattle.
Justin McCarthy on 04 Mar 2021
Brexit goods: 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.
Declan Marren on 03 Mar 2021
Calf prices strengthen €13/head on the week
Calf prices have strengthened this week with strong farmer buyer demand the driving force behind calf prices.
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.
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.