Trade deals
Peter McCann on 24 Nov 2021
Ireland will lose out in UK beef market
MPs in Westminster have raised concerns about the UK giving away tariff-free access for beef and lamb under trade deals with Australia and New Zealand.
Peter McCann on 24 Nov 2021
UK denies back tracking on Australia deal
MPs in Westminster have raised concerns about the UK giving away tariff free access for beef and lamb under trade deals with Australia and New Zealand.
Peter McCann on 17 Nov 2021
NI left out of trade deal scrutiny group
The new Trade and Agriculture Commission has much less farmer representation when compared to its previous incarnation.
Phelim O'Neill on 12 Nov 2021
EU trade deals move into long grass
Contrasting positions between the EU and UK in trade deal negotiations.
Phelim O'Neill on 08 Nov 2021
What Article 16 would mean for farmers: nothing or nightmare
Brexit tension is building as the EU's offer on the NI protocol isn't meeting the UK government's expectations.
David Wright on 03 Nov 2021
Keep fewer animals, climate chief tells NI farmers
David Wright reports from the Agriculture and Climate Change conference held at Greenmount.
Peter McCann on 03 Nov 2021
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
Rachel Donovan on 22 Oct 2021
New Zealand-UK trade deal a concern for Irish sheep farmers - IFA
The trade deal is welcome news for New Zealand sheep farmers, but not Irish farmers, according to the IFA.
The Dealer on 20 Oct 2021
Difference between agreement in principle and an agreement
The UK's trade deal with Australia is still to be signed off as Brits return home empty-handed.
Caitríona Morrissey on 16 Oct 2021
‘Consumers must choose to support sustainable farming’ – EU Commissioner
Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture, was speaking at the EU’s Farm2Fork conference.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Oct 2021
Brexit collision course
As the operational difficulties with the protocol move towards a solution, a political problem with the ECJ grows.
David Wright on 22 Sep 2021
Food expert warns UK government on trade
MPs have been told that a rushed trade deal with Australia should not be the template for future trade deals.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Sep 2021
Brexit better than feared
The full effects of Brexit are yet to come, as strong farmgate prices mask the impact.
Phelim O'Neill on 12 Sep 2021
How is global trade likely to develop through the 2020s?
While Irish farmers have always had to contend with EU trade policy, they must now also live with UK trade policy which will have as great, if not a greater, impact writes Phelim O’Neill.
Phelim O'Neill on 09 Sep 2021
UK trade policy post Brexit needs direction
Current UK trade negotiations are politically driven which is not as good a base as an economic led negotiation.
Peter McCann on 25 Aug 2021
Farmer fury over NI climate targets
Farmers in Northern Ireland are angry about climate change legislation which is currently making its way through Stormont.
Noel Bardon on 20 Jul 2021
Minister Heydon calls for ‘vigilance’ with trade deals
Ireland must continue to remain vigilant on the impact of trade details on sensitive agricultural sectors, Minister Martin Heydon has said.
Noel Bardon on 15 Jul 2021
UK meat intakes must be reduced by 30% – report
A report in the UK has found that individuals’ meat consumption must be reduced by 30% for health and environmental targets to be met.
Contributor on 14 Jul 2021
Ireland and New Zealand: promoting the best in grass-fed farming
Brad Burgess is New Zealand’s first resident ambassador to Ireland. He has worked extensively on trade and economic policy, including on New Zealand's free trade agreement with China.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jul 2021
Moment of truth approaching on Mercosur
A memo to cabinet is the first step in the Irish Government taking a position on the EU Mercosur trade deal and Irish beef farmers are watching anxiously.