Beef
Report on Covid-19 in meat factories 'a fine work of fiction' - Smith
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith has described Ibec’s submission on Covid-19 cases in meat factories as “a fine work...
Ibec
Agri-Business
Carbon budget and redesigned carbon tax proposed by Ibec
A carbon budget introduction and a restructuring of carbon taxes have been called for in a new report from the...
Sponsored
Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Forestry
Forestry industry to double supplies by 2035 - FII
The Irish forestry industry is forecast to double its supply of raw material by 2035, compared to its 2017 levels,...
Agri-Business
Irish dairy sector making 'huge strides' in diversification
The Irish dairy sector has made “huge strides” in diversifying, according to the latest quarterly report from the Irish Business...
Agri-Business
Brexit deal 'a positive outcome for Irish agri-food' - Creed
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, is said to be “very pleased” with the Brexit deal...
Agri-Business
'Now's not the time for EU-Mercosur trade deal'
The government has been called upon to block moves by the European Commission to complete the Mercosur trade deal by...
Agri-Business
'Food and drink sector will need proper supports post-Brexit'
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group that represents the food sector, today launched its Budget 2018 submission to the...
Agri-Business
'A hard Brexit could result in farmers losing around €3,000/year'
The worst case scenario of a ‘hard’ Brexit could result in steep reduction in farm output of around €3,000 per farm...
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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
Be prepared for greater Euro/Sterling exchange rate volatility
An increasingly volatile Euro/Sterling exchange rate could be one of the most immediate impacts of the UK’s decision to trigger...
Agri-Business
Irish businesses reeling after Brexit, impact on agri-food sector severe - new survey shows
Irish businesses have been left reeling with many jobs already at risk after the Brexit vote, a new survey from...
Agri-Business
Ibec sets out the agri-food stall for new Government
Ibec has set out the policies the new Government needs to implement to support growth and job creation in the...
Agri-Business
'Strengthening euro will put pressure on farmgate prices'
The recent strengthening of the euro against Sterling is serving to erode the buoyancy of Irish food exports to the...
Agri-Business
'Government needs to support growth and job creation in agri-food sector'
The Irish Government needs to implement policies that support growth and job creation in the agri-food economy this year, Food...