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An Irish Farmers Journal annual agribusiness report in association with KPMG

Corporate concentration from farm to fork - the annual agribusiness report examines the key factors that will help Irish agribusinesses compete globally. The 2018 AgirBusiness Report focusus on tradtitional agriculture being disrupted by new technology. In shops Thursday 24th May.

Positives abound but derogation decision is critical

With global demand for dairy produce stable, Irish farmers are ideally placed to take advantage, but much will depend on an EU Commission decision around the nitrates derogation.

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EU climate policy marches on

EU climate policy marches on

While EU climate policy is marching on, it seems that the EU’s policy plans to shift to sustainable agriculture are stuck. Claire Dupont reports.

19 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
A tale of two different farming economies

A tale of two different farming economies

There are considerable differences in the structure of the agricultural economies north and south of the border, writes Lorcan Kelly Roche.

18 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
The opportunities in prepared consumer foods

The opportunities in prepared consumer foods

The drive towards adding value across the food processing industry in recent years can be seen in the increase in the value of consumer foods for export.

18 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
The future of food production on this island is bright

The future of food production on this island is bright

Markets are open, customers are waiting, and Ireland is ready and able to provide them with what they want.

17 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
Irish beef is facing global headwinds

Irish beef is facing global headwinds

The world will want more beef a decade from now, but will it be viable for Irish farmers to compete against Brazilian and Australian producers? Phelim O’Neill reports.

17 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
Far-reaching impact of corporate reporting across the agri-food sector

Far-reaching impact of corporate reporting across the agri-food sector

Lorraine Sammon, audit partner, KPMG, explores the impact of the impending EU CRSD Directive from the perspective of an agri-food co-op.

17 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
How to keep the world’s farmers farming

How to keep the world’s farmers farming

Boosting farmer resilience to protect food security is the most crucial issue facing the international agri-sector, says Ian Proudfoot, KPMG’s global head of agribusiness

15 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
Cautious optimism for beef trade in 2024

Cautious optimism for beef trade in 2024

After one of the worst spring seasons in many years, the outlook is beginning to improve for beef farmers as live exports surge.

1 May 2024 AgriBusiness report