Agri-Business
'Majority of agri-food professionals worried about Brexit impact'
The majority of Irish agri-food professionals are worried about the impact of Brexit, a recent survey has shown. The Agricultural...
Brexit
Dairy
‘Brexit could pave the way for a new approach to the problem of price volatility’
Brexit could pave the way for a new approach to the problem of price volatility, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU)...
N.Ireland
'Brexit could pave the way for a new approach to the problem of price volatility'
Brexit could pave the way for a new approach to the problem of price volatility, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU)...
Agri-Business
'Lack of labour on UK farms post-Brexit could have a devastating impact'
UK farmers must have access to a skilled and flexible labour source or there could be a devastating impact across...
Agri-Business
'British agri-food imports could be replaced by Northern Irish produce following Brexit'
There could be opportunities for Northern Irish produce to take the place of imported agri-food products in Britain following the Brexit vote,...
Agri-Business
Access to labour and practical farm policies are key areas to focus on for UK farming unions post-Brexit
The four UK farming unions agreed that ensuring access to labour and creating domestic farm policies that work for farmers are...
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...
EU
UK Agriculture Minister doesn't commit to continue direct payments post-Brexit
The UK’s Minister for Agriculture, Andrea Leadsom, made no commitment to subsidising direct payments to farmers after the UK leaves...
EU
Frenchman to lead EU negotiations on Brexit
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has appointed Michel Barnier as Chief Negotiator in charge of leading the European Commission Negotiations...
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
'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...
EU
New UK 'agriculture' minister could revisit ban on fox hunting
Andrea Leadsom, who has been put in charge of the UK’s agriculture portfolio, has said she could revisit the UK’s ban...
N.Ireland
10 priorities for the UFU ahead of Brexit negotiations
Minimising disruption to existing trade relationships between North and south and maintaining support to farmers are among the priorities the...
N.Ireland
10 priorities for the UFU ahead of Brexit negotiations
Minimising disruption to existing trade relationships between North and south and maintaining support to farmers are among the priorities the...
Opinion
Opinion: A drive for cheap food in post-Brexit UK would hit Irish farmers
With Brexit now a reality, one of the key uncertainties is where UK retailers will source their food and a...
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...
EU
Hogan commits to CAP payments for UK farmers until they leave
European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has confirmed that UK farmers will continue to receive EU payments until the UK completely leaves...
