Quotas
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 08 Dec 2021
AdBlue prices double over past 12 months
AdBlue prices have doubled in the past 12 months, with the price hike blamed on the increased cost and reduced supply of urea and natural gas. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report.
Rachel Donovan on 28 Oct 2021
Over 3,000 additional work permits for agri sector
Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail Damien English said the agri food sector shows evidence of significant challenges, notably in meat processing and horticulture.
Aidan Brennan on 18 Aug 2021
Ireland ranks first in EU for dairy competitiveness
The study by Teagasc looked at competitiveness at farm and dairy product level across the EU
Pat O'Toole on 03 Jul 2021
Opinion: It’s time to talk about the future of dairy farming
Processing capacity and carbon footprint are real limiting factors on dairy expansion at its recent rate, but no one is talking about it.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 May 2021
Trade deal trumps agriculture in UK
Despite a late attempt by the farming lobby to control access for agricultural produce it trade deal with Australia, it looks like they will secure free access.
Bill O'Keeffe on 24 Mar 2021
Farmer Writes: a demoralising week to be a Glanbia supplier
There was no indication when milk supply agreements were signed in good faith, that processing capacity would become an issue over the next few years, writes Bill O'Keeffe.
David Wright on 24 Mar 2021
Liberal trade makes no sense for farmers
There is little point worrying about a few EU imports slipping into Britain via NI, when the front door has been left wide open
Amy Forde on 17 Mar 2021
Almost 1,100 farmers exit milk production post-quota
Figures from the country's dairy processors show that almost 1,100 dairy farmers have left the sector post-quota.
Amy Forde on 17 Mar 2021
Over 1,000 new entrants to dairy post-quota
The average herd size of new entrants is 81 head, with new entrants supplying Arrabawn having the largest herd size at 100 head.
The Dealer on 17 Mar 2021
Glanbia take the cow by the horns
Glanbia’s hand may have been forced by An Taisce opposing their cheese plant plans for Belview, but unfettered expansion had to be curtailed.
Phelim O'Neill on 18 Feb 2021
EU policies have shaped Irish farming
EU policies have transformed dairy and beef production. Will the next CAP do the same with organic?
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Feb 2021
Rising steel costs and shortages set to push up price of new machinery
Machinery manufacturers are reporting significant increases in the price of steel and major supply issues, with COVID-19 singled out as the major factor.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Dec 2020
Closing in on Brexit deal
Talks continue on Brexit but it looks like a deal is close and could still be in place before 1st Januray when tariffs would become effective
Niall Hurson on 11 Nov 2020
EPA licenses for dairy farms like 'using a sledgehammer to crack a nut' – IFA
The IFA has said an inevitable time lag exists between implementation of improved management practices and water quality response.
Phelim O'Neill on 04 Nov 2020
Farming's 2030 strategy to focus on sustainability
Draft 2030 strategy and environmental impact assessment expected to be ready for public consultation by the end of the month.
on 21 Oct 2020
IFA launches Brexit emergency policy
The IFA has launched a Brexit emergency policy paper which sets a three-step plan to mitigate the damage to Irish farming from Brexit.
Phelim O'Neill on 30 Sep 2020
Brexit brings back bureaucracy
Fifteen steps at a cost of up to £150t on beef the price of doing business with Britain from 1st January even with a basic free trade deal.
Phelim O'Neill on 28 Sep 2020
Watch: cost of doing business with Britain will rise
Non-tariff measures will cost on average up to 10p/kg (11c/kg) from 1 January on beef sales from the EU to the UK, even if there is a basic trade deal.
Phelim O'Neill on 16 Sep 2020
No-deal Brexit's billion-euro tarriff bill
Irish farmers face tariffs in excess of €1bn if the EU and UK don’t conclude some sort of trade deal with the beef sector most exposed.
Lorcan Allen on 08 Sep 2020
Dairy markets: Polish milk production growth eases in July
Polish milk production grew by just over 2% in July, which is a slower pace of growth compared to June milk volumes.