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The move means big change in the relationship between the existing Kerry management and milk suppliers.
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Not publishing evaluations for breeders is a big step that could have long lasting impact.
At a European level the fact is that 200,000t of South American beef is entering the EU already, so this deal means it can now come in at a cheaper entry cost.
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If a leading milk price can be paid then the business can work, Jack Kennedy writes.
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Around half of all farms in Northern Ireland, accounting for 80% of farmed land, could be affected by the inheritance tax changes.
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The Teagasc Outlook conference for 2025 pointed towards some positivity on farm income front, although after a challenging 2023.
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The rollout of payments under these two schemes and the Eco Scheme is among the best in Europe.
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The Department highlighted that they are now moving to a ‘nutrient surplus’ model, which will mean different actions and farm responses for different soil types and different parts of the country.
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Clearly there is a divided shareholding and a disgruntled cohort of suppliers that feel let down by Kerry Group.
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This stocking rate row is core to why the handbrake is pulled on farm investment here in Ireland.
