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Irish beef goes down a storm at Chinese import expo

November 12, 2018

Agri-Business

Irish food evidently went down a treat in Shanghai last week at a major trade fair being held in the Chinese city. The…

Andrew Doyle finishes up promotional tour in China

November 7, 2018

Agri-Business

Andrew Doyle, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has just finished up a series of promotional events…

50th case of African swine fever reported in China

November 5, 2018

Pig/Poultry

A new case of African swine fever was confirmed in China, becoming the 50th outbreak of the disease to hit the country, according…

Ministers lead Irish contingent at Chinese export expo

November 5, 2018

Agri-Business

Irish international trade efforts continue for agri-food export this week with a presence at a major trade expo in China. Minister of State at…

Over 34,500 pigs culled in China in the past week due to ASF outbreaks

October 18, 2018

Pig/Poultry

Over 34,500 pigs have been killed and disposed of in China in the past week due to seven individual outbreaks of African swine…

Chinese Minister for Agriculture visits Moorepark

October 12, 2018

Agri Politics

The Chinese Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Han Changfu, met with Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed earlier…

African swine fever outbreak kills 72 pigs in China – report

October 12, 2018

Pig/Poultry

A total of 72 pigs have purportedly died in another outbreak of African swine fever in China, according to reports. The Chinese Agriculture…

‘Why China at all?’

September 15, 2018

Agri-Business

The prospect of targeting China with Irish dairy and meat products took centre stage at the ‘A World of Opportunity for Irish Agri-Food’…

First 25t container of Irish beef reaches China

September 12, 2018

Beef

The first 25t container of Irish beef has recently reached Chinese shores, Bord Bia has confirmed. The product, from ABP, was purchased by…

£240 million UK-Chinese dairy deal to allow for third-country milk

August 23, 2018

N.Ireland

International Trade Secretary Dr. Liam Fox today (Thursday, August 23) met with China’s General Administration of Customs to reach an agreement which would…

How much can Ireland expect to benefit from China’s growing taste for beef?

August 6, 2018

Beef

The volume of beef imported into China is set to increase by 600,000t – around the same amount produced annually in Ireland –…

It’s time to talk potatoes

July 7, 2018

Tillage

Belarus holds the current world record as the country with the largest per capita consumption of potatoes. Consumers there get through an average…

Potential for Irish agri exports through online platforms highlighted

June 29, 2018

Agri-Business

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Bord Bia hosted a seminar with senior personnel from the Alibaba Group – the…

Chinese Embassy delegation visits Kepak Clonee

June 22, 2018

Pig/Poultry

The interim Chinese Ambassador to Ireland made an official visit to Kepak at its headquarters and plant in Clonee, Co. Meath, earlier today…

Chinese export approval ‘irrelevant’ unless farmers see actual benefits

June 18, 2018

Agri Politics

The recent announcement that an additional three beef plants have been approved by Chinese authorities for their market has been cautiously welcomed by…