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MEPs highlight concern over US tariff hike impact on EU agri sector

November 28, 2019

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have expressed deep concerns over the collateral damage borne by EU agriculture and food sector due to a…

Largest milk processor in US files for bankruptcy

November 12, 2019

Dairy

Dean Foods, the milk processor in the US, has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, and is also in “advanced discussions” with Dairy Farmers…

US tariff hike to cost Irish dairy exports €40 million – Ornua CEO

November 7, 2019

Dairy

The recently announced US tariff of 25% on Irish cheese and butter exports would mean €40 million in duties on an annual basis,…

US tariff hike: ‘Farmers cannot be expected to pay for Airbus row’

October 18, 2019

Agri-Business

Farmer optimism on a possible Brexit deal is being severely tempered by the news that US tariffs on Irish dairy exports will apply…

New 25% US tariffs on Irish dairy ‘hugely disappointing’

October 3, 2019

Dairy

The decision made by the US to introduce additional trade tariffs of 25% on Irish dairy products has been described as hugely disappointing…

Dairy and pork among Irish exports to be hit with new US tariffs

October 3, 2019

Agri-Business

Irish food exports to the US including butter, cheese, liqueurs and pork products are among a large number of goods from the EU…

US government to investigate beef pricing margins for unfair practices

August 29, 2019

Beef

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to investigate beef pricing margins for evidence of unfair practices as part of efforts to monitor…

EU Commission rejects criticism of EU-US beef agreement

August 9, 2019

Beef

The European Commission has rejected claims that the agreement between the EU and the US on beef trade is a “backdoor arrangement” or…

EU-US deal ‘another example of beef farmers being sacrificed’

August 4, 2019

Beef

Beef imports are seriously undermining EU and Irish beef prices – and the new EU-US “sweetheart deal” on beef imports will further undermine the…

EU and US sign agreement on imports of hormone-free beef

August 4, 2019

Beef

The EU and US have signed an agreement reviewing the functioning of an existing quota to import hormone-free beef into the EU. The…

‘Missing’ toddler drives to fair on toy tractor

July 29, 2019

Rural Life

A two-year-old toddler who was reported missing was returned to his family by police after driving his toy tractor to a county fair…

US threatens tariffs on EU dairy, meat and spirits

July 2, 2019

Agri-Business

The Office of the US Trade Representatives has threatened the inclusion of a number of new EU products, including dairy, meat and spirits,…

Soybeans: What you need to know and why US soybeans are important to Irish farmers

June 13, 2019

Agri-Business

“We used to say that, if you go into the countryside, one out of every three rows of soybeans is traditionally shipped to…

Pics: US farmers continue to be battered by the rain

June 9, 2019

Tillage

US farmers are going through one of the most difficult planting season’s in the state’s history. As of June 2 just 67% of…

Fair Oaks Farms takes action following emergence of calf abuse video

June 6, 2019

Rural Life

Fair Oaks Farms, one of the largest dairy farms in the US, has announced that it has sacked a number of its employees…

Video: Bales of hay airdropped to flood-stricken cattle by National Guard

March 25, 2019

Rural Life

Members of Nebraska Army and Air National Guard had to step in and provide support for flood-stricken US farmers and their cattle in…

‘Nearly 3,000 piglets’ loose on US road following lorry crash

March 22, 2019

Rural Life

Nearly 3,000 piglets are believed to have been loose on a road in the US following a traffic accident, according to local police.…

US meat giant switches to Irish DNA traceability technology

March 15, 2019

Agri-Business

A US meat processing giant, Tyson Fresh Meats, is collaborating with Irish firm IdentiGEN to use DNA technology to trace beef back to…

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