Dairy
Russia extending the embargo comes after the European Council earlier this month decided to prolong its economic sanctions on Russia until June 23, 2017.
Pig/Poultry
The effects of the Russian ban on agriculture products are still being keenly felt by farmers, the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed has said.
Agri Politics
The economic sanctions have been extended in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia.
The Prime Minister of Russia has asked for the Russian government to prepare proposals on extending the food embargo through 2017.
A leading Russian commentator on dairy markets has said that the Russian ban on EU foods is likely to remain in place until at least 2018.
The Council of the European Union has decided to prolong EU economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2016.
