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China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

The broken conveyor belt of global trade means we are paying a premium for the chaos.

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

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Stability needed to save EU farmers

Stability needed to save EU farmers

LETTERS 1 April 2026

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

NEWS 20 March 2026

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

Nuffield Ireland to host agri summit on global food security

NEWS 4 March 2026

Dempsey at Large: New era of ample world grain supplies

Dempsey at Large: New era of ample world grain supplies

Dempsey at Large: New era of ample world grain supplies

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

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Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

Dempsey at Large: Mercosur protests – more than just 1%

Nobody pretends that traceability, environmental and animal health regulations in the Brazilian beef industry are or will be remotely comparable with those operating in the EU.

VIEWPOINTS 15 October 2025

ABP concerned over cattle supplies

ABP concerned over cattle supplies

Adam Woods reports from last week’s Bord Bia meat marketing seminar in Laois.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

It’s something that sits in the background of every decision and adds another layer of stress, at a time when there is already plenty to think about.

FARMER WRITES 15 October 2025

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Opinion: CAP, not Mercosur or nitrates, will determine viability of farming

Next week's CAP protest is about the brass tacks issue of funding for farmers across the next 10 years, but Micheál Martin and the Irish Government are walking a fine line in Brussels these days.

OPINION 15 October 2025

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Half of British farmers considering getting out, survey finds

Economic uncertainty, shifting policies and climate change are among the reasons behind British farmers's poor sentiment at the moment.

NEWS 15 October 2025

NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

NIFDA chair calls for planning reform

Government and industry need to work together to ensure there is sustainable growth within agri-food

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 October 2025

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

New Zealand steps back climate ambitions

The country significantly revised lower its target for biogenic methane reduction.

NEWS 15 October 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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