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View from China: China diversifies from traditional suppliers
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China is a huge exporter of agricultural equipment to Africa, particularly Chinese tractors, which are popular as the modernisation of Africa’s agricultural sector continues, writes Ian Lahiffe.
9 October 2024 News
BSE jinx hits Irish beef exports to China again
For the third time in six years, Irish beef exports to China are suspended because of an atypical case of BSE.
4 October 2024 News
Opinion: losing China won’t affect beef price
Developing China for beef exports is frustrated again by BSE suspension, but it won't impact on beef prices, writes Phelim O'Neill.
Atypical BSE case knocks China beef exports once more
This is the third time in four years that Ireland has been excluded from the Chinese beef market because of problems with BSE.
3 October 2024 News
Fonterra’s new strategy is all about increasing returns to shareholders
The New Zealand co-op continues to explore divestment options for consumer business.
2 October 2024 News
EU escalates China dairy probe to WTO
The Commission has said it will take “all necessary steps” to protect its economy against abuses of trade defense measures.
25 September 2024 News
View from China: A moment of introspection for China's beef giants
The evolution of China’s domestic beef industry continues to be an interesting experiment in animal husbandry.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints
China dairy probe ‘dog that didn’t bark in the night’
Former EU chief agricultural trade negotiator John Clarke said he thinks the investigation by China is symbolic.
11 September 2024 News
Chinese trade fails to live up to expectations
The effects of the pandemic and sluggish economic performance cast a long shadow over the Chinese economy and society.
11 September 2024 Feature
Rising demand for adult protein powder in China
There is a change in demand for Irish dairy exports to China, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
6 September 2024 News
South Koreans seeking Irish grass-fed beef for health boost
The online survey of 1,000 Korean beef consumers was commissioned by Bord Bia to better understand their preferences and purchasing habits.
5 September 2024 News
Ireland well-placed to tap into high end of agri-food markets - Alltech boss
Alltech's CEO stated that Ireland should look on global agriculture's challenges into opportunities.
5 September 2024 Climate and environment