Agri-Business
Food and live animals made up largest share of exports to UK
Food and live animals made up the largest share of exports to the UK in November 2024, according to the...
Exports
Tillage
92% of horticulture and cereals exported in 2024 went to UK
More than 90% of horticulture and cereals exported by Ireland in 2024 went to the UK market, according to the...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Pig/Poultry
Poultry production in EU to rise, with pigmeat to stay 'historically low'
EU poultry production figures are expected to increase slightly by 0.9% this year, while across Europe, pigmeat production is likely...
Beef News
Bord Bia: Global demand for beef imports expected to grow in 2025
Bord Bia is forecasting that global demand for beef imports will increase again this year as economic growth influences consumer...
Dairy
Bord Bia: €6.3bn in dairy exports in 2024
The total value of dairy exports in 2024 was estimated at €6.3 billion according to Bord Bia’s Export Performance and...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia: Value of live exports increases 30% in 2024 to €340m
The value of live exports of animals from Ireland stood at €340 million during 2024, an increase of almost 30%...
Agri-Business
Irish food and drink export value hit €17bn in 2024 - Bord Bia
Ireland’s food and drink export value increased by 5% last year to a record €17 billion, according to Bord Bia’s...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food exports valued at €19.6bn in September
Agri-food exports from the European Union were worth €19.6 billion in September 2024, an increase of 5% on the previous...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
CSO: Value of food and live animal exports rises in October
The value of Irish exports of food and live animals in October stood at €1.48 billion, according to the Central...
Agri Politics
Irish MEP to meet French president over Mercosur
Irish MEP, Billy Kelleher is due to meet with French president, Emmanuel Macron to discuss the latest developments in progressing...
Sheep News
Report confirms fewer New Zealand lambs in spring 2024
A new report published by Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has confirmed earlier estimates for fewer lambs in spring...
Agri-Business
Strong criticism of Mercosur trade deal agreement
There has been strong criticism today (Friday, December 6) following the news that European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen and her...
Agri-Business
CSO: Food and live animal exports worth €14.4bn in 2023
The value of food and live animal exports stood at €14.4 billion in 2023, according to data published today (Tuesday,...
Agri-Business
How will EU sustainability laws affect Irish food exports?
There are several emerging EU laws on sustainability which will influence how Ireland markets its food and drink around the...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Value of food and live animal exports rise in September - CSO
The value of food and live animal exports from Ireland in September 2024 stood at €1.377 billion, according to the Central...
Agri-Business
FAO: Global food imports to cost 2.2% more in 2024
The global food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2% from the previous year to more than $2 trillion...
Beef
Factories urged to 'keep pace' with beef prices in export markets
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that factories have to “step up” when it comes to beef prices in...
Agri-Business
Brazil to increase beef production by 10% in next decade
Brazil is expected to increase beef production by over 10% in the coming decade, according to new agricultural projections. The...