Logistics
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.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Ireland to ask EU to open private storage aid for dairy
The reopening of the private storage scheme should help alleviate supply pressures on European milk prices during the peak production months.
Jack Kennedy on 28 Feb 2020
Coronavirus backlog easing in China
Zhoushan in southern China is the third-largest container port in the world by annual handling capacity.
The Dealer on 26 Feb 2020
Coronavirus' capacity for chaos
The cancellation of a rugby match is an inconvenience, but farmers should be worried about the coronavirus effect on trade and transport.
Barry Cassidy on 24 Feb 2020
Aurivo appoints two new senior executives
Aurivo has made two new appointments to the roles of head of operations and chief financial officer.