Agri Politics
ICSA calls for additional powers for Agri-Food Regulator
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for additional powers to be granted to the Agri-Food Regulator...
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Agri-Business
Food regulator seeks further powers as some retailers 'not engaging'
A letter from the Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaí Agraibhia) has been sent to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food trade remains stable
The latest agri-food trade report published yesterday (Tuesday, September 4) by the European Commission showed that in the January-May 2024...
Agri-Business
Exports and sustainability high on agenda for Irish food businesses
Exporting to new markets has been cited as the “biggest opportunity” for growth in the year ahead by 41% of...
Agri-Business
Agri-food trade missions to China and Korea begin
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, and Minister of State with responsibility for new market development Martin...
Agri-Business
USDA offers another $300 million to grow export markets
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to make another $300 million available to help grow export markets for...
Agri Politics
MEP rejects EU plan to cut agricultural produce promotion funds
Independent Ireland MEP, Ciaran Mullooly, has criticised the proposal by the European Commission to reduce the Promotion Budget and 2025...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food exports reach nearly €20bn in April
EU agri-food exports reached €19.8 billion in April 2024, which is slightly down on March, but 10% higher than a...
Agri-Business
£46m NI Agri-Food Initiative is a 'very positive development' - UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) is a “very positive development” for...
Agri-Business
CSO: Value of food and live animal exports up 9% in May
The value of Irish exports of food and live animals stood at almost €1.4 billion in May, up 9% or...
Rural Life
Minister announces €300,000 funding for agri-food tourism projects
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the award of almost €300,000 in funding to 17...
Agri-Business
Consumer food prices up 2% in 12 months to June
Food prices for consumers increased by 2% in the 12 months to June 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office...
Agri-Business
FoodDrinkEurope launches industry sustainability initiative
FoodDrinkEurope has unveiled its Food Investment and Resilience Plan, aimed at bolstering the competitiveness and sustainability of the European food...
Dairy
Dale Farm Tyrone cheese factory expansion to create 30 jobs
Dale Farm has said the expansion of its cheddar processing facility in Dunmanbridge, Co. Tyrone, will create 30 jobs. The...
Agri-Business
Up to €250,000 available to explore agri-food opportunities in Africa
Irish and African agri-food businesses are invited to apply for grant funding to explore market opportunities in the agri-food sector...
Agri-Business
EU agri-food exports worth over €19bn in February - report
EU agri-food exports reached €19.4 billion in February 2024 which was a 5% increase on the previous month and 4%...
N.Ireland
NI farm support programme looks to improve resilience of agri-food sector
Northern Ireland’s agriculture minister Andrew Muir has said the aim of the Farm Support and Development Programme is to improve...
Environment
World Bank launches first global framework for agri-food emissions
The World Bank has today (Tuesday, May 7) launched ‘Recipe for a Livable Planet’ – the first comprehensive global strategic...