Dairy
Lakeland Dairies reduces price for July milk
Lakeland Dairies will reduce the price it will pay for milk supplied in July in both the Republic of Ireland...
Markets
Beef
Forecast: Global beef and sheep prices volatile for rest of 2023
There is now a growing expectation that global beef and sheep prices could come under some pressure during the period...
Agri-Business
What is the EU outlook for agri markets in 2021?
EU beef and poultry production is expected to fall this year – but there is good news on the price...
Tillage
Grain price: What really influences it?
The average calorie intake of people of China; obesity in the US; rising wheat yields in Russia; and the weather....
Sheep
Lamb demand to reach its pinnacle in the coming weeks
Demand for Irish lamb is set to reach its pinnacle in the coming weeks as the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha...
Rural Life
Growing appreciation for organic meat, producer reports
The farmer behind Coolanowle Organic Farm in Ballickmoyler who sells at five different markets, is seeing a spike in demand...
Dairy
Sentiment now driving international milk markets
Sentiment is now a key factor in determining the tone of international milk markets, according to ICMSA President John Comer....
Beef
Five factors that could affect Irish beef prices this year
The outlook for Irish beef prices in 2017 is far from positive with a number of factors likely to combine...
Agri Politics
Phil Hogan outlines his priorities for European farmers in 2016
The recent positive trade figures news that EU agri-food exports picked up in November last year, must not be confused...