Grain price: In the green March 21, 2020 Agri-Business Grain markets were, for the most part, in the green this week. LIFFE, MATIF and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat all finished…
Sterling strengthens considerably over the past month December 9, 2016 Agri-Business The value of Sterling compared to the euro has strengthened considerably over the past month, figures from the European Central Bank (ECB) show.…
Almost 30,000 Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic in November November 28, 2016 Sheep The number of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland almost hit 30,000 head during the month of November, recent figures…
Organic beef trade hit by sterling collapse October 27, 2016 Beef The trade for Irish organic beef has come under pressure since the UK public decided to leave the European Union, John Purcell of…
Sterling/euro exchange rate edging closer to parity October 7, 2016 Agri-Business The Sterling/euro exchange rate has taken another step towards parity as significant market movements in China overnight has seen the value of Sterling…
Parity between the Euro and Sterling cannot be ruled out October 5, 2016 Agri-Business Exchange rate analysts are predicting that the value of the euro against Sterling could fluctuate between £0.75 and parity while the UK sorts…
Sterling weakens as Brexit draws closer October 3, 2016 Agri-Business Sterling has weakened further since the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, announced that she would trigger Article 50, the first step in divorce…
Euro reaches its strongest level against Sterling in three years September 28, 2016 Agri-Business The euro has continued to strengthen against Sterling with an increase of 0.8% this week, figures from the European Central Bank (ECB) show.…
UK beef trade continues its upward trend September 24, 2016 Beef UK beef prices continued to climb last week as prime cattle prices increased by 1p/kg compared to the week before, the latest report…
McIlveen confirms short-term benefits of Brexit for North’s farmers September 22, 2016 N.Ireland The recent 15% devaluation of Sterling against the euro is evidence that the short-term impact of Brexit on agriculture north of the border…
Sterling continues to fall against the euro August 11, 2016 Agri-Business Sterling is continuing to fall against the euro on the back of a number of key announcements by the Bank of England in recent…
Sterling weakens again as Bank of England cuts interest rates August 5, 2016 Agri-Business Sterling moved lower yesterday as the Bank of England cut interest rates in an attempt to counteract a looming recession in the UK.…
First signs of stabilisation for UK market post Brexit July 26, 2016 Agri-Business The past week has seen some signs of stabilisation for the UK market, according to Daisy Higgins, of Bord Bia’s London Office. She…
Sterling rallies on back of new UK Government July 15, 2016 Agri-Business The pound has been given a welcome boost above the euro since news broke earlier this week that Theresa May would be installed as…
Sterling continues to fall in value against the euro July 6, 2016 Other The Pound has hit a fresh three-year low against the euro as Brexit concerns continue to see a major sell-off of the currency. According to…
Brexit shock waves rock Sterling value further June 27, 2016 Agri-Business The value of Sterling has been rocked again in early trading today, as market sentiment continues to be negative towards the currency. Sterling…
Factories take ‘wait and see’ approach on beef price in the wake Brexit vote June 24, 2016 Beef Beef factories have taken a ‘wait and see’ approach on prices for next week following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.…
Brexit: 5 reasons farmers should keep a close eye on the euro/Sterling exchange rate June 24, 2016 Agri-Business Today, the pound has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years after the UK defied market expectations to vote to leave the…
