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Agribusiness
Tariff threatens €900m drinks exports
Lorcan Roche Kelly
Irish dairy and grain suppliers may be insulated from Trump's latest tariff threat.
19 March 2025 News
Damage from tariffs will be decided by both size and duration
While any new tariff is bad, premium market positions for Irish products can help ease the effect on consumer demand.
15 March 2025 Opinion
Opinion: whiskey tariffs are the cloud in bright March skies
Good weather means a spring in the step of farmers planting crops, but the markets are not as bright as the weather, with tariffs (yet again) a threat.
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU whiskey and alcohol
Last year, Ireland exported just shy of €900m worth of alcoholic beverages to the US.
13 March 2025 News
That's the spirit: Irish distillers on the cutting edge of innovation
Modern techniques and equipment combined with a respect for tradition are driving the Irish whiskey and spirits industry forward.
12 March 2025 News
Irish Distillers to pause whiskey production
The stoppage in production is concerning for the whiskey and malting barley industries in Ireland. Tillage farm incomes may be affected.
6 March 2025 News
Boortmalt to address malting growers' meeting
A national malting barley meeting will be held by the IFA on Monday. Boortmalt and Teagasc will attend.
5 March 2025 News
Irish whiskey exports surpass €1bn in 2024
The Irish Whiskey Association made the announcement on Monday which coincided with the celebration of International Irish Whiskey Day.
3 March 2025 News
Irish butter, whiskey and beef exports threatened by Trump tariffs
As Donald Trump warns that he will slap a 25% tariff on EU exports to the US, Amy Forde takes a look at some of Ireland’s key agri-food exports to the US market.
2 March 2025 News
Tillage Podcast: fertiliser, whiskey and drier weather
This week’s podcast features advice on fertiliser set up and how to carry out your own farm trials.
27 February 2025 News
English whiskey distilleries looking to improve label
English whiskey rules could tighten up as a group of distilleries have applied for a geographical indication.
26 February 2025 News
Malting Company of Ireland gives certainty on contracts
The Malting Company of Ireland will not be cutting contracts this season. It as said it wants to provide certainty to growers.
19 February 2025 News