Agri-Business
First signs of stabilisation for UK market post Brexit
The past week has seen some signs of stabilisation for the UK market, according to Daisy Higgins, of Bord Bia’s...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
British crops in danger of being left in the ground following Brexit
British crops could be left unharvested if foreign labour is restricted, following the recent Brexit vote the National Farmers Union has...
Agri-Business
Syngenta posts drop in profits of 7% for first half of 2016
Syngenta, the Swiss agribusiness that produces agrochemicals and seeds, has posted a drop in profits at actual rates of 7% for...
Agri-Business
'The North and Wales must work together to maximise agriculture opportunities post-Brexit'
Northern Ireland and Wales must work together to maximise opportunities for agriculture and the environment following the Brexit vote, the...
Agri-Business
Why farmers should be aware of Capital Acquisitions Tax issues around solar contracts
There are two things in life that are certain; death and taxes and there are tax implications should you sign...
Agri-Business
European Medicines Agency recommends suspending the use of Velactis
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended suspending the veterinary medicine Velactis used in dairy cows at the time of...
Rural Life
Number of farmers applying to farm assist falls (€88.4m paid out last year)
The number of farmers applying to Farm Assist has fallen since 2012, new figures from the Department of Social Protection...
Agri-Business
Sterling rallies on back of new UK Government
The pound has been given a welcome boost above the euro since news broke earlier this week that Theresa May...
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
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...
