Exporters
Peter McCann on 26 Jan 2022
Impact of trade deals depends on Asia, MPs told
Ulster Farmers’ Union president Victor Chestnutt spoke to MPs on Westminster’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
on 24 Jan 2022
Watch: suck calves top €630 in Carrigallen
Niamh Gunn attended Carrigallen Mart last Saturday for its weekly suck calf sale. Check out the trade here.
Stephen Robb on 23 Jan 2022
Analysis: Black Sea tensions could put pressure on wheat supply
Political tensions in the Black Sea region between Russia and Ukraine could affect wheat supply this season if the conflict escalates.
Barry Murphy on 20 Jan 2022
Animal transport rules should protect animals, not punish farmers - EPP
One of the European Parliament’s largest political blocks has said that there is room for improvement on current EU animal transport regulations, but called for measures that won’t punish farmers.
Barry Murphy on 19 Jan 2022
Crucial EU vote on calf exports
The future of Irish calf exports is set to be decided by the European Parliament today (Thursday) as it votes on animal transport proposals.
Barry Murphy on 19 Jan 2022
EU animal transport vote: What you need to know
A potential EU ban on the transport of unweaned animals below 35 days old and pregnant animals in the last third of gestation is on the cards. Who are the key players and what do you need to know?
Barry Murphy on 14 Jan 2022
Major EU blocks take ‘sensible’ position ahead of transport vote - Kelleher
Groups representing a majority in the European Parliament have agreed to back less restrictive amendments for the animal transport proposals, which will be voted on next week.
Peter McCann on 12 Jan 2022
UK sheepmeat not available in US yet
The removal of the import ban by US authorities has been described as "a very significant move forward" for UK sheepmeat exports.
on 12 Jan 2022
Camera at the Mart: Carnaross Mart kickstarts 2022 calf sales
Niamh Gunn attended the first calf sale of 2022 in Carnaross Mart last Monday. Check out the trade here.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Dec 2021
Brazil pivots towards Russia
Brazil waiting for resumption of beef exports to China but also developing the US and Russia.
Phelim O'Neill on 24 Nov 2021
UK to stagger EU health checks from 1 January
The UK government releases detailed description of how UK border controls will be introduced in 2022
Adam Woods on 03 Nov 2021
MartBids Database: weanling trade drops back
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including price trends for different classes of stock.
Adam Woods on 12 Oct 2021
In pictures: big money for heifer weanlings in Carrigallen
Adam Woods was in Carrigallen Mart last Saturday for its annual show and sale of heifer weanlings.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Sep 2021
Minerva move into Australia
Brazilian headquartered Minerva foods who are one of South America’s largest meat exporters have announced their first acquisitions in Australia.
Andy Doyle on 25 Aug 2021
Grain Trends: market holding despite ups and downs
Weather continues to influence grain markets through its yield impact on maize in the US and South America and its impact on the quality of French wheat.
Amy Forde on 20 Aug 2021
‘Commitment needed from Government that it won’t impose herd cuts’
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan said such a commitment would protect the economic interests of Irish farmers.
Phelim O'Neill on 20 Aug 2021
Chinese imports continue to grow but at slower pace
Chinese customs data, supplied to the Irish Farmers Journal by Bord Bia’s China office, show beef exports increasing for the first half of 2021 but at a slower pace.
Phelim O'Neill on 18 Aug 2021
Brexit impact on trade and shipping
CSO data this week points to a strengthening in trade between Northern Ireland (NI) and the Republic Of Ireland with the value of exports to NI up 43% and the value of imports from NI up 78%
Andy Doyle on 11 Aug 2021
Grain Trends: wheat now driving price increases
Grain markets continue to carry a firmer tone at a time when prices might normally be expected to be weaker.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Aug 2021
How to solve the NI Protocol problem
Irrespective of what the UK signed up to, the EU has to find a way to make trade from Britain to Northern Ireland work.