UK
Noel Bardon on 26 Jul 2021
Daily testing to replace isolation for food workers in England
Changes to England’s COVID-19 control measures will allow critical workers to receive daily testing instead of having to self-isolate.
Phelim O'Neill on 23 Jul 2021
No surprises in Mercosur impact assessment
Government's economic impact assessment of Mercosur trade deal for Ireland confirms that beef producers are the only loser.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
First Milk increases turnover and profit
Leading UK dairy processor reports increased turnover and profit despite challenges of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
Government say Mercosur deal will cost beef farmers €44-€55m
Government say Mercosur deal will cost beef farmers €44-€55m but overall economy will benefit
John Sleigh on 21 Jul 2021
Scottish Prices: good trade continues for sheep and cattle farmers
Good price for cattle and sheep continues in Scotland.
Contributor on 21 Jul 2021
A constructive way forward for the North on trade
The time has come for realism about the dilemmas that are inherent in Brexit, writes former Taoiseach John Bruton.
Niall Hurson on 20 Jul 2021
UK meat processors warn of ‘shut-down’ as COVID-19 staff shortage worsens
One in 10 meat factory workers have been instructed to self-isolate following a close contact.
Jack Kennedy on 18 Jul 2021
Milk supply falling fast in the UK
Watching milk supply movement is crucial for those forecasting milk prices and global commodities - weather can play a big part.
Niall Hurson on 16 Jul 2021
Stress and tiredness ‘key factors’ in farming accidents
According to the HSE UK, farm deaths rose by 60% this year to a total of 34 fatalities, significantly higher than the five-year average.
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.
Adam Woods on 14 Jul 2021
Beef hits eight-year high with €5/kg in sight
Beef prices continue to improve with Bord Bia issuing a very positive outlook for the rest of the year.
Kieran Mailey on 14 Jul 2021
Gap closes between NI and ROI beef prices
With increased demand for finished cattle north and south of the Irish border, there has been a narrowing of the gap in factory prices.
Adam Woods on 14 Jul 2021
Beef Trends: kill up on back of factory demand
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef prices, including factory quotes for finished stock.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jul 2021
Global Report: stories from around the world
News briefs from Uruguay, Brazil, New Zealand and the global price index.
Phelim O'Neill on 14 Jul 2021
Brexit impact on British meat processing
Brexit has increased costs of doing business for British meat exporters and trade deals add to their concerns.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 14 Jul 2021
Podcast: forestry protests, beef prices and Brexit
This week we hear from forestry protesters, how beef prices are faring and the impact of Brexit on trade deals
Shane Murphy on 07 Jul 2021
New British Charolais rule change to affect Irish breeders
A change in the British Charolais Cattle Society's bylaws could be damaging to Irish exports.
Gary Abbott on 07 Jul 2021
Record £210,112 paid for a 1474 County at Cheffins
A record price of £210,112 (€245,362) was paid for a 1983 County 1474 ‘Short Nose’ at Cheffins’ recent vintage auction which took place Saturday 3 July in Essex.
David Wright on 07 Jul 2021
Farmers are key to capturing carbon
New opportunities for farmers will emerge amid the drive to capture and store carbon.
Phelim O'Neill on 01 Jul 2021
Meat products extension a step towards making protocol work
The request by the UK for an extension and its granting by the EU can be a first step in building a post-Brexit relationship.