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Agribusiness
Positives abound but derogation decision is critical
Aidan Brennan
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.
20 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
Beef industry outlook
Meat processors facing increased completion in key UK market due to that country's trade deals.
19 May 2024 News
Biblical flooding in Brazil has devastating impact
Flooding over the first two weeks of May in Brazil shows how terrible the consequences of climate events can be for human life, never mind agriculture.
Overview: while we still punch above our weight there are many challenges ahead
Challenges and opportunities facing primary food production on the island.
19 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
Tributes paid to Kerrygold creator Anthony O’Reilly
Tony O'Reilly, one of Ireland's leading businessmen and the creator of the world famous Kerrygold brand, has died.
19 May 2024 News
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
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 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
Markets are open, customers are waiting, and Ireland is ready and able to provide them with what they want.
17 May 2024 AgriBusiness report
Bothar reports €280,000 loss in latest annual report
Charity says significant progress made in reorganisation and improving corporate governance.
17 May 2024 News
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
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