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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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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.
Beef prices - Teagasc analysis on winter finishing costs suggests they need every penny of it.
After more than 20 years of negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur are still trying to finalise a major trade agreement.
The fact that over 6,000 farmers turned up to from all over Northern Ireland on Monday night answers a lot.
The last 12 months will mark one of the largest falls in suckler calf registrations that we have ever seen.
