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Trump tariffs pose significant threat to dairy and grain sectors – IFA
Anne O'Donoghue
Analysis by IFA chief economist Tadhg Buckley shows Ireland exported approximately €1.9bn worth of food and drink products to the US in 2024.
25 March 2025 News
Greener animal feed labels on the way
An updated document on animal feed labelling could see more feed manufacturers display the environmental impact of their feed on the label.
25 March 2025 Climate and environment
Minister insists GAEC 2 is ‘not something that will be in place forever’
Minister Heydon has denied GAEC 2 requirements are a form of land designation, adding that the rules may be changed with the next CAP in 2028.
Flat beef quotes up 20 cent/kg this week
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
24 March 2025 Markets
Dairygold to reduce workforce as it targets €14m in cost cuts
The co-op's board has approved a cost-cutting plan drafted on foot of a 2024 efficiency and competitiveness review.
24 March 2025 News
Minister's claims of ACRES payment progress riles IFA
IFA president Francie Gorman suggested that claims of progress will fall flat with farmers experiencing stress and financial hardship as a result of the delays.
24 March 2025 News
Longford students launch product to assist with dosing cattle
Idea for product was developed after one of the girls noticed her father struggling to manage both a dosing gun and a bottle while treating cattle.
24 March 2025 News
Irish beef and lamb on the menu at Tokyo restaurant
La Bisboccia ran the campaign from 10 March and will continue until Sunday 30 April, where both Irish beef and lamb featured heavily on the menu and was promoted across social media.
24 March 2025 News
Farmer writes: letting nature do its thing with grass
This week, farmer writer James Strain discusses sluggish grass growth on land grazed over the winter.
24 March 2025 Farmer Writes
Bird flu confirmed in single sheep in UK
The confirmation marks the first time a sheep has tested positive for the virus, but it has been previously found in dairy cows in the US.
24 March 2025 News
CAP must remain core EU spending priority - Minister
Ireland is 'very concerned' about US threats to introduce a 200% tariff on EU whiskey, says Minister Heydon.
24 March 2025 News
Gardaí renew appeal for missing Kenmare farmer Michael Gaine
Michael (Mike) Gaine from Kenmare was last seen in Kenmare town just before 10am Thursday.
24 March 2025 News