Forestry
Scottish log exports to Ireland cease over bark beetle risk
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed the ending of Scottish log exports to Ireland over...
imports
Agri-Business
EU Commission proposes tariffs on Russian fertilisers
The European Commission has adopted a proposal to impose tariffs on a number of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus,...
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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...
Beef
MII: Mercosur deal could mean €1.3bn drop in EU output values
Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the Ibec sector association representing beef, pork and lamb processing members, today (Friday, January 17) voiced...
Agri Politics
Programme for government aim to oppose Mercosur deal lauded
MEP for the Midlands North West constituency, Ciaran Mullooly, has welcomed the Irish Government’s commitment in the programme for government...
Agri-Business
Commissioner: Mercosur deal is a 'win-win'
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is a “win win” deal that paves the way for new export opportunities for EU companies...
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...
N.Ireland
Concern about foot-and-mouth in NI with lack of import ban
Concern is mounting in some political spheres about the lack of a ban on the import of livestock from Germany...
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...
Tillage
Ireland imported 740,000t of animal feed from Mercosur in 2023
Ireland imported over 740,000t (747,396t) of grain for use in animal feed from Mercosur countries in 2023, according to the...
Agri-Business
EU mission to Ireland to discuss Mercosur deal with farmers
Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Peter Burke has met with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic to discuss priority trade...
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-Business
Mercosur: Timeline for reduced tariff beef and pigmeat imports
The European Commission has outlined the proposed timeline for reduced tariffs on imports of beef, poultry and pigmeat from Mercosur...
Agri Politics
McConalogue: Govt will scrutinise Mercosur deal 'closely'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said the Irish Government will scrutinise the Mercosur trade deal...
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...
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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
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
70% of organic vegetables bought by Irish consumers are imported
70% of the organic vegetables currently bought by Irish shoppers are imported into the country, an agronomist and horticultural consultant...
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...