Phelim O'Neill

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 19 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

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Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

NEWS 19 April 2026

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

NEWS 17 April 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 15 April 2026

More spend but less meat for shoppers

More spend but less meat for shoppers

More spend but less meat for shoppers

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

More beef coming out of Australia and Brazil in 2026 and their quota's for China are filling quickly

NEWS 7 April 2026

US beef exports fall as imports increase

US beef exports fall as imports increase

Fewer cattle and effective closure of China to US beef squeezes exports and while US beef imports increase, Ireland isn't picking up any of the business.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Food price index increases in March

Food price index increases in March

The FAO food price index is a monthly barometer of trends in agricultural commodity prices.

NEWS 7 April 2026

How trade deals get negotiated

How trade deals get negotiated

Phelim O'Neill speaks to John Clarke who headed the negotiation on agriculture access in EU trade negotiations with Mercosur and Australia prior to retirement to find out what happens inside the room.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Brazil, Australia, Ethiopia and United States.

WORLD 7 April 2026

Contribution of offal and hide to beef price

Contribution of offal and hide to beef price

There is still value in parts of the animal outside the beef carcase, but it is diminishing relative to the beef value.

NEWS 7 April 2026

Irish grocery price inflation hits 6.5%

Irish grocery price inflation hits 6.5%

Grocery price increases affecting shopping patterns in latest Worldpanel by Numerator report.

NEWS 7 April 2026

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