Agri-Business
Cash flow crisis on UK family farms
Half of farms in the UK are no longer making a living from farming itself, and 20% generated a loss even...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
UK meat manufacturer strengthens bonds with Europe
UK meat manufacturer Hilton Food Group has agreed a partnership with a Portuguese retail chain to strengthen its position in the...
Agri-Business
European urea prices down 44% in the last three years
European Nitrogen (N) fertiliser prices have been slowly decreasing since 2013, according to European Commission. In its latest outlook for...
Agri-Business
'Are those who voted for Brexit prepared to pick Brussels sprouts?'
The impact of Brexit on the UK’s agri-food industry on a post-Brexit situation where, he says, no plan exists is...
Agri-Business
Era of high agricultural prices 'most likely over' says OECD
The recent period of high agricultural commodity prices is most likely over, say the OECD and FAO in their latest...
Agri-Business
CAP payments could be cut in wake of Brexit - Merkel's No 2 says
German’s Vice Chancellor has called into question the future of farmers CAP payments from the EU. Sigmar Gabriel, who is...
Agri-Business
Small producers rearing turkeys or geese for Christmas must register
As small poultry producers start ordering turkey and goose chicks to rear for the Christmas market, the Food Safety Authority...
Agri-Business
Brexit fallout: 'Exchange rate fluctuations the biggest issue to agri-food sector in light of Brexit'
A new report has found that the biggest threat to the Irish agri-food sector, in light of Brexit, is fluctuations...
Agri-Business
Brexit shock waves rock Sterling value further
The value of Sterling has been rocked again in early trading today, as market sentiment continues to be negative towards...
Agri-Business
Scotland hopes to unlock US beef market by applying for BSE Negligible Risk status
The Scottish Government will consult on plans to apply for BSE Negligible Risk status – a move which could unlock...
Agri-Business
Brexit: 5 reasons farmers should keep a close eye on the euro/Sterling exchange rate
Today, the pound has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years after the UK defied market expectations to vote...
Agri-Business
Brexit: 'Government must immediately take decisive steps to allay farming concerns'
The Irish Government has been called on to immediately take decisive steps to allay the concerns in farming and the agri-food...
Agri-Business
Why they're also worried about Brexit in New Zealand
If the Brexit goes ahead New Zealand could lose its best ally in its struggle against European agricultural protectionism. With...
Dairy
Brexit: 'Westminster won't look after Northern Irish farmers like Brussels does'
Northern Irish dairy farmers have more to lose by voting for the UK to leave the EU in this week’s...
Agri-Business
John Deere appoints new Managing Director
John Deere has appointed Jonathan Henry as the new Managing Director of John Deere Limited in the UK and Ireland....
Agri-Business
New laws in China have 'significant implications' for infant formula suppliers
The Chinese Government recently issued its new ruling concerning the supply of infant formula by domestic and foreign companies to China....
Agri-Business
Glanbia co-op issues €100m 5-year-bond to create farmer loan fund
Glanbia plc, has been informed by its largest shareholder, Glanbia Cooperative Society that it intends to raise €100 million by...
Agri-Business
Farm building scheme for tillage farmers expected in the next few weeks
The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that a new TAMS II tillage scheme will be launched in the coming weeks....
