Agri-Business
Brazil’s meat giant flags ‘robust global demand’ in first quarter
Brazil’s JBS, the world’s largest meat processor and owner of Moy Park, has reported record net revenue of more than...
Agri-Business
N.Ireland
Trouw Nutrition to close production plant in Belfast
Trouw Nutrition today (Thursday, May 14) confirmed that it intends to close its production plant in Northern Ireland later this...
N.Ireland
Vets to update on BVD at cross-border public meeting
A major cross-border public meeting will take place on bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) this month. All interested stakeholders are invited...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats acquires German meat importing business
Dawn Meats has announced the acquisition of Alexander Eyckeler GmbH, a Germany-based meat importer and distributor. The move follows Dawn...
Agri-Business
Settlement proposed in US meat packing industry ‘antitrust’ investigation
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division has filed a proposed settlement to resolve US claims against ‘Agri Stats’...
Agri-Business
France expands €1 meals to all higher-level students and apprentices
The French government has introduced a scheme that will provide higher-level students and apprentices with €1 meals. The scheme is...
N.Ireland
‘A cost of farming crisis is emerging’ in UK – consultant
Retail food prices are set to strengthen considerably over the coming months, but this may not translate into better farm...
Agri-Business
UK food prices on pace to be 50% higher than five years ago - report
UK food prices are on track to be 50% higher at the end of this year compared to price levels...
Agri-Business
FrieslandCampina announces €90 million whey protein investment
FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s “largest dairy companies”, has announced it is investing in its whey production network in the...
Agri-Business
Report: Scotland's total farm income rises by 24% in 2025
Scotland’s agricultural industry made a record high £1.5 billion profit last year due to the country’s total income from farming...
Agri-Business
Protein trend pushes whey powder prices to ‘record levels’ in Europe – report
The protein trend has pushed whey powder prices to “record levels” in Europe, according to a new report. Prices for...
N.Ireland
NI farmers urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches. The Health and Safety Executive for Northern...
Agri-Business
Global fertiliser outlook – how countries are weathering the crisis
There will be “continued pressure” and “increased risks” on farmers around the world as a result of the fertiliser crisis,...
Agri-Business
Will the cupboards go bare? Food security amid the war in Iran
The war in Iran has created a surge in energy costs, reportedly raising fertiliser prices by 60% and creating a...
Agri-Business
Yara sees 41% year-on-year jump in Q1 earnings despite global fertiliser shock
Fertiliser producer Yara has recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in operating profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 The...
Agri-Business
Associated British Foods confirms split from Primark retail arm
Associated British Foods (ABF) has confirmed its decision to proceed with a “demerger” of its retail arm Primark and its...
N.Ireland
Regulatory frameworks will define future of UK agriculture – academic
Regulatory frameworks and targets will increasingly define the future shape of agriculture throughout the UK, a British academic has claimed...
Agri-Business
GB milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity – AHDB
Milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity in Great Britain, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said. GB...