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Northern Ireland
ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high
Kieran Mailey
Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point
18 September 2024 Forestry
Now is the time to test private log supply
The extent of log imports may have been exaggerated in recent years as the debate on the risk of spruce bark beetle infestation heightened.
15 September 2024 News
Mercosur trade deal looks inevitable
The Mercosur trade deal has been agreed since 2019, but it looks like it will begin the ratification process early in the incoming European Commission's term.
ICSA backs Agri-Food Regulator’s calls for more power
The regulator has sought the power to compel players in the agri-food supply chain to turnover information to the office, as it is currently only able to ask for this data.
13 September 2024 News
Grain imports steady for 2023-2024
Grain imports look steady when examining the feed year, but are up for the first six months of 2024 so far.
4 September 2024 News
83% of Ireland's energy still comes from fossil fuels - SEAI
Only around 14% of our energy comes from renewables, but electricity imported from interconnectors is helping to reduce overall energy emissions, according to the SEAI.
2 September 2024 News
Farmers would ‘bear the brunt’ of larch beetle outbreak - IFA
The larch bark beetle is a large black bark-boring insect which is found in much of Europe and Britain.
30 August 2024 Forestry
Combine sales down 52% on last year’s 10-year high
Irish combine sales in 2024 are the complete opposite of last year’s record 10-year high, demonstrating a 52% decrease year on year.
28 August 2024 News
Straw imports up 46% on 2023
Straw imports into the country have risen dramatically while the cereal area has declined.
28 August 2024 News
Seed potato crisis looming, growers warn
With imported seed potatoes from the continent costing €1,000 per acre and being of variable quality, farmers want post-Brexit importation of Scottish seed normalised.
7 August 2024 News
More ROI imports in NI pig kill
Direct imports for slaughter continue to make up a significant proportion of the NI pig kill.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers urged to stay vigilant for bluetongue
Importers must abide by livestock isolation protocols to help ensure the disease is not introduced to Ireland.
26 July 2024 News