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Russian woman bitten to death while feeding pigs

February 8, 2019

A woman in Russia has reportedly died after being eaten alive by pigs, according to local reports. The woman was feeding pigs on…

‘White Russian’: Kerry moves to Moscow

September 19, 2018

Agri-Business

Kerry opened its first plant in Russia, in the Istra district of Moscow, yesterday (Tuesday, September 18). The new production and warehouse complex…

Ploughing team hailed as heroes on return from Russia

July 6, 2018

Tillage

A welcome home reception was held in Dublin Airport recently to celebrate the Irish Ploughing Team’s success at the recent European Ploughing Contest…

Team Ireland takes top honours in Russia

June 25, 2018

National Ploughing Championships

Team Ireland secured winning laurels and glory at the European Ploughing Contest in Russia over the weekend with prize-winning performances from both Liam…

Who came up with the bright idea of expelling a Russian diplomat?

April 3, 2018

Opinion

It makes no sense at all for Ireland to expel a Russian diplomat, irrespective of what happened recently in England. The only long-term…

The Mercosur threat: It hasn’t gone away you know

January 27, 2018

Opinion

Just because the headlines have stopped hyping-up the prospects of a trade deal between the European Union (EU) and South America’s Mercosur alliance…

Global focus: Farming 450,000ha in Russia

October 23, 2017

Tillage

Volga-Donselhozinvest Russia – an agricultural group – farms 450,000ha in Russia. Last week, Richard Valentine Willows outlined the workings of the operation to…

Over 100 pedigree Irish Herefords depart for Russia

May 26, 2017

Beef

A total of 100 pedigree Irish Hereford heifers, which are in-calf, and one pedigree Hereford bull have departed Ireland for Russia this week.…

Russian firm to assemble Zetor tractors near Moscow

May 23, 2017

Machinery

Zetor has entered the Russian tractor market. The first components are now being shipped to an assembly plant near Moscow. The development follows negotiations with…

Irish Herefords en route to Russia

May 3, 2017

Beef

A consignment of Irish Hereford bulls and heifers are en route to Russia after leaving Irish shores last week. This is the first…

Russia’s import ban on EU pig products is illegal – WTO

February 24, 2017

Russia’s import bans on live pigs, pork and other pig products from the EU is illegal under international trade rules, the World Trade…

No sign of Russian food embargo ending as EU extends economic sanctions

December 21, 2016

This week, the European Council prolonged the economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy until July 31, 2017. Imposing economic sanctions on…

‘Uncertain times’ ahead for the world dairy trade

November 20, 2016

Other

We live in uncertain times, perhaps even more so than in recent years, when it comes to the world dairy trade, according to…

Are Producer Organisations key to the future of the fruit and veg sector?

October 14, 2016

There appears to be an increasing push at European level for fruit and vegetable growers to establish Producer Organisations. The European fruit and…

Russia appeal World Trade Organisation ruling on EU pork import ban

October 4, 2016

Pig/Poultry

Russia has appealed against the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) ruling that its ban on EU pork imports was against WTO rules, according to the…

Opinion: Talk is cheap: WTO must deal decisively with Russia

September 6, 2016

Opinion

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) must now act in a meaningful way, given that the organisation has found Moscow to be in breach…

Russian delegates in Ireland this week to develop trade links

August 19, 2016

Beef

A group of Russian and Kazakh livestock importers and farmers are in Ireland this week as part of visit organised by Bord Bia.…

EU extends economic sanctions against Russia

June 17, 2016

The Council of the European Union has today announced that it is to extend its economic sanctions on Russia until June 23, 2017. The…

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