Beef
JBS SA: Outlook for US beef not going to improve soon
Management from the meat supplier, JBS SA told analysts that the outlook for beef in the US is “not going...
US
Environment
US EPA denies petitions to tighten 'factory farm' water quality rules
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US has denied two petitions from environmental groups which sought to tighten water...
Dairy
Nutritional value of most milk alternatives 'not equal to cow milk'
The nutritional value of the majority of plant-based milk alternatives is not equal to cow’s milk, according to a study...
Rural Life
Missionary accused of using $7m of bible funds on farm business
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of a US missionary, considered a fugitive, accused of using $7 million donated...
Beef
US beef cow herd falls to 52-year low
The number of beef cows in the US at the start of this year was the lowest since 1962 at...
Sheep
MII: US market 'remains priority' for sheep processors
The director of Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has said that the US market “remains a priority” for its member businesses...
N.Ireland
Scottish sheep semen exported to US for first time post-ban
Scottish sheep farmers have exported North Country Cheviot semen to the US for the first time in more than 30...
Sheep
Sheep processors yet to seek access to US market
Sheep processors in Ireland are yet to begin the process of seeking access to the US market, despite the market...
Dairy News
Scientists create calf with reduced susceptibility to BVDV
Scientists in the US have created a gene-edited calf with what they have called “dramatically reduced” susceptibility to infection of...
Agri-Business
Another US dairy processor to join GDT auction
Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has announced that another US dairy processor, Valley Milk, LLC is set to offer skim milk...
Agri-Business
How an Irish AgTech firm landed a €1.8m dairy deal in the US
An Irish AgTech company that recently signed a €1.8 million deal in the US has its sights firmly set on...
Agri-Business
US-Ireland agri research partnership 2023 launched
The 2023 US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership in Agriculture has been launched by the Minister of State with special responsibility...
Machinery News
Large tractor sales increase, but new chip war looms
Last year’s downturn in tractor sales was not restricted to Ireland; the US suffered as did the rest of Europe,...
Rural Life
2 people jailed for $650m cattle-trading Ponzi scheme
Two people have been jailed for six years for their roles in a multimillion-dollar cattle-trading Ponzi scheme in the US....
Machinery News
Large tractor sales boom in US but compacts stall
Tractor sales in Ireland may have gotten off to a good start with a 15% increase over sales for January...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia launches €4.8 million beef and lamb campaign
A new campaign launched by Bord Bia is set to invest €4.8 million in the promotion of Irish beef and...
Agri-Business
Is the latest 'right to repair' agreement all it seems?
Those following the right to repair saga in the US may be forgiven a slight sense of deja vu when...
Sheep
Exports of New Zealand lamb to the US continue to grow
Exports of New Zealand lamb to the US continue to grow, as do exports to China, with the Beef and...