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Irish agrifood exports to September 2024 reveal several changes compared with same period last year.
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The latest Bord Bia prime export benchmark price has strengthened again and has now opened a gap of 50c/kg with the prime Irish composite price.
There may be just a few hundred commercial pig farmers but they underpin the third most valuable category of Irish agri-food exports.
Prices have jumped in Brazil over recent weeks, which means Brazilian beef will cost more in export markets.
Government data suggests that there is a shortage of fresh milk and with a relatively small herd, Thailand is also reliant on imports and on expanding its herd size and productivity.
The investment aims to enhance market access, quality and efficiency, while positioning the factory as a central hub for exporting Irish meat.
Brief news snippets from United Arab Emirates, Columbia, Morocco and New Zealand.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what factories are paying for finished cattle.
Irish produce is competing in UK, European and global markets where domestic produce is required to meet ever higher standards, senior Bord Bia staff told the Sligo meeting.
Another new market opens for Irish beef, but past experience suggests that impact will take time.
