Phelim O'Neill

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 8 April 2026

How trade deals get negotiated

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Contribution of offal and hide to beef price

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Brazil’s exporters have options for China tariffs

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Australian sheep numbers in decline

Australian sheep numbers in decline

After several years of growth, Australian sheepmeat production is expected to decline for the second year in a row in 2026.

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UK grocery price inflation steady at 4.3%

UK grocery price inflation steady at 4.3%

Fresh unprocessed meat, chilled meal solutions and coffee prices increasing while butter & spreads, sugar confectionery and household paper are falling in Britain

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North Cork no impact on Strathroy

North Cork no impact on Strathroy

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EU-Australia deal increases market access

EU-Australia deal increases market access

Australian meat industry not happy with increased access to the EU market for beef and sheepmeat.

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Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

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Driving calf performance along with efficiency

Ger and Jonathan Sheehan on building a high-performing calf-rearing system in Co Cork.

Driving calf performance along with efficiency

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