Agri-Business
Fertiliser sanctions 'will severely impact' competitiveness - Copa
Copa-Cogeca, the EU farm and agricultural co-operative organisation, has said that proposed EU sanctions on fertiliser from Russia and Belarus...
Russia
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...
Dairy
Ukraine dairy sector still investing despite Russian missiles
By Chris McCullough Even though Russian missiles are still targeting dairy farms in Ukraine, the bigger industrial units are investing...
Agri-Business
€162m in Italian aid for agriculture approved by EU
The European Commission has approved a €167 million Italian scheme to support the primary agricultural production sector in the context...
Agri-Business
Research: Fertiliser imports from Russia 'are growing' in 2024
Fertiliser imports from Russia “are growing” in 2024, with urea and urea-ammonium nitrate hitting a share of 30% of the...
Tillage
Dry weather patterns impact on global wheat prices
Continuing dry weather in Russia, Ukraine and parts of the United States has signalled a strengthening of global wheat prices...
Tillage
EU set to increase tariffs on wheat and maize from Russia
The EU is set to increase tariffs on grain products from both Russia and Belarus, including wheat, maize and sunflower...
Agri-Business
BRICS+ set to shake up global grain trading
Interest in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has focused substantially on the military and political situation, with some arguing that...
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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
FAI: Fertiliser sales dropping due to 'concern' over non-compliance
A number of factors are causing the decline in fertiliser sales, with the Fertiliser Association of Ireland (FAI) identifying “huge...
Rural Life
'In The Bleak Midwinter' single for farm-based soprano
A Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live on a beef farm in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath,...
Agri-Business
No resumption of grain deal after Turkey-Russia talks
There has been no resumption of the grain deal to export Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea after talks between...
Agri-Business
Ukraine: Russian attacks destroy 270,000t of grain
Officials in Ukraine have said that 270,000t of grain have been destroyed as a result of Russian attacks on the...
Agri-Business
Danone reports 'solid' first half of 2023
Danone has reported net sales in the first half (H1) of 2023 reached €14.2 billion, up 8.4% on a like-for-like...
Pig/Poultry
EU Commission approves €113m Polish pig farmer support scheme
The EU Commission has today (Thursday, July 27) approved a support scheme worth €113 million for Polish pig farmers. 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
End of Black Sea Initiative strengthens global grain prices
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is reporting that global grain prices strengthened sharply last week. This was a...
Agri-Business
EU approves a further €266m for Polish agriculture
An amendment has been approved by the European Commission that allows a budget increase of an existing Polish agriculture scheme...
Agri-Business
Russia and Turkey to discuss Black Sea Grain Initiative
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has indicated that Russia and Turkey will be talking this evening to discuss...
Agri-Business
Russia withdraws from Black Sea Grain Initiative
Russia has today (Monday, July 17) withdrawn from the Black Sea Grain Initiative which allowed for the export of more...