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Agribusiness
Irish beef is facing global headwinds
Phelim O'Neill
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.
16 May 2024 News
South Korean beef market will present opportunities ‘over time’
Seven beef factories have been approved to export Irish beef to South Korea.
10 May 2024 News
Consumers and investors aren’t buying Beyond Meat
Despite the signals from organisations such as the Olympic committee to move beyond meat, the businesses in that space are struggling.
Just 4% feel diet affects carbon footprint - ERSI report
The report references research stating that red meat is “probably carcinogenic”, as well as advice that red meat be eaten as part of a “healthy balanced diet”.
9 May 2024 News
Beef production down almost 4% in 2023
EU beef production this year is expected to decrease by a further 2.3%.
8 May 2024 News
EU farm inputs 32% above pre-COVID-19 levels
The affordability of fertilisers has been improving as EU fertiliser production continues to recover, the European Commission said.
5 May 2024 News
Livestock - its role in our economy and ecosystems
Professor Frank O’Mara, president of animal task force and director of Teagasc, outlines the role of livestock in our economy and ecosystem.
1 May 2024 Management
Silage harvester output will be determined by drum hour efficiency
Silage harvester output is determined by drum hour efficiency and that's determined by the ratio of engine hours to drum hours recorded on the machine.
3 April 2024 Farm machinery
Power of meat in the USA
Meat consumption in US remains robust with biggest threat coming from cost of living crisis, not meat substitute products
22 March 2024 News
EU sheepmeat production falls by 6% in 2023
End-of-year figures published by the AHDB shows production falling by some 26,000t to 398,000t, which explains the current high level of demand in the market.
17 March 2024 Markets
Major new hybrid bioenergy park set for Clare
Senator Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fail spokesperson on Climate Action, Communication Networks & Transport, was among those who submitted concerns to the renewable energy development.
28 February 2024 News
First drive: revamped Can-Am Outlander impresses
Can-Am has revamped the Outlander ATV range for 2024, introducing a new engine, chassis and suspension setup and much more. Gary Abbott attended its launch near Montalet-le-Bois, France.
21 February 2024 Farm machinery