Logistics
John Sleigh on 06 Oct 2021
Scottish red meat exports down 40%
The impact of Brexit has caused a drop of 40% in meat exports from Scotland to Europe.
Caoimhe Harney on 01 Sep 2021
McDonald’s ‘working hard’ to return milkshakes to British menus
This is due to a supply chain issue that has posed a post Brexit problem across the country.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 14 Jul 2021
GeoPard to integrate with MyJohnDeere ops centre
GeoPard has announced its integration with the MyJohnDeere Operations Centre to allow users avail of advanced data analysis and to create detailed variable rate application (VRA) maps for field work.
Gary Abbott on 13 May 2021
AGCO develops new engine family
Finnish manufacturer AGCO Power has announced it is currently developing a new engine family, which it hopes to launch by the end of 2022.
Phelim O'Neill on 17 Feb 2021
Making Brexit work
Brexit has happened six weeks ago and it is now a damage limitation exercise when it comes to trade
Niall Hurson on 16 Feb 2021
Direct sailing costing hauliers additional €1,000 per lorry
The IRHA has stated that many lorries are returning to Northern Ireland and the Republic from Britain without cargo.
The Dealer on 03 Feb 2021
Stakes are high for the Highland Show
The Royal Highland Show is still planning to run their event despite concerns about COVID-19 restrictions.
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jan 2021
Threat of empty shelves on Irish supermarkets as new rules hamper imports
Problems with documentation in Britain means containers are not getting back to Ireland in the usual turnaround time and could lead to empty shelves and, in turn, a shortage of trucks for exports.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Dec 2020
Claas announces record sales in a year of crisis
Claas has announced record sales of €4.042bn in its 2020 financial year, up 3.7% on last year, despite the pandemic and shutdowns in production.
Niall Hurson on 21 Dec 2020
Kildare Chilling beef and sheep kill ‘in jeopardy’ due to UK freight ban
Factories must secure space on direct shipping routes from Ireland to continental Europe, bypassing the UK and thus avoiding the 48-hour freight ban imposed by France.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Dec 2020
The narrow path to a Brexit deal and CETA tensions
In this week’s podcast, Lorcan Allen and Phelim O’Neill chat about the narrow path to a trade agreement between the EU and the UK and discuss why the CETA trade deal is back in the news.
Niall Hurson on 16 Dec 2020
‘Lack of Department inspections at Rosslare will cause mayhem’
Independent Verona Murphy has called on the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to put the 24-hour inspection service in place at Rosslare.
Amy Forde on 26 Nov 2020
Agribusinesses trading with Britain urged to register with Revenue
Agri food businesses should immediately take the practical steps necessary to prepare for the changes that Brexit will bring from 1 January 2021, Minister for Agriculture warns.
Phelim O'Neill on 25 Sep 2020
Two-day delay for goods travelling from Dover to France
Concern growing in the UK on how business will operate after 1 January as government warns of delays on goods travelling to France through Dover port.
Lorcan Allen on 01 Jul 2020
Tesco sales soar during COVID lockdown
The UK supermarket chain said its online sales soared more than 50% during the lockdown.
Odile Evans on 24 Jun 2020
'Blended learning' for incoming Green Cert students
It is anticipated that Green Cert student numbers will stay the same for the coming academic year, by combining online and face-to-face learning
Andy Doyle on 08 Apr 2020
Grain prices: physical markets ease back slightly
While wheat is enjoying some support in the market, local prices have eased back slightly this week as grass grows and feed demand slows.
Andy Doyle on 28 Mar 2020
Feed ingredient prices rise with supply concerns
With the pace of imports slowing due to COVID-19 concerns, we carry an industry view on the underlying feed supply risks ahead of when the new restrictions begin to take effect.
Adam Woods on 25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: assessing the impact of mart closures
Adam Woods takes a look at the important role that marts play in rural Ireland, the financial implications of closures and what next for trading livestock.
Stephen Robb on 18 Mar 2020
Tillage farmers poised for spring surge
Tillage farmers in some areas were able to make a start at field work, but many more are still grounded due to wet conditions.