Agri-Business
UK retailers are changing the way they sell products and it's not helping meat sales
The major multiples in the UK are changing the way the sell products and it is having a huge impact...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
Final ruling clears way for new French country of origin labeling laws
New French laws on country of origin labeling cleared the last hurdle this week and will come into force next...
Agri-Business
It's official, increased use of beef bulls on dairy herds
The number of calves sired by beef AI bulls in dairy herds last year increased by 39%, an increase of over 11,000...
Agri-Business
UK farming unions join forces, calling for food and farming to be front of any new UK agriculture policy
The UK’s farming union presidents will meet to discuss future farm policies and possible obstacles the industry will face during the...
Agri-Business
Danone doubles profits, infant nutrition remains key driver of sales
Danone, the French food company, has posted an increase in net income of 111.5% for the first half of 2016 compared...
Dairy
Dairygold negotiates lower cost milk supplier loans
Dairygold has negotiated lower cost loan and credit facilities for its Milk Suppliers with both Bank of Ireland and AIB...
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
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...
