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EU tariffs on US to add €15/t on to Irish farmers’ feed costs – Mullooly
Anne O'Donoghue
EU tariffs to be imposed on US feed - and potentially on Russian fertiliser - will affect Irish farmers, MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said.
1 March 2025 Opinion
Opinion: farmers are vulnerable in tumultuous times
With the USA exhibiting signs of diplomatic, trade and political aggression towards Europe, farming funding is likely to be affected, while tariffs would be crippling.
19 February 2025 News
Almost everything points to more fertiliser price hikes
Nitrogen costs are already rising and all signs point to further cost increases
EU plans to impose tariffs on Russian fertiliser
In 2023, the types of fertilisers covered by the proposed regulation represented over 70% of overall fertiliser consumption in the EU.
31 January 2025 News
Colm McCarthy: It is time to reconsider our energy sources
The invasion of Ukraine has also drawn attention to the dangerous reliance on imports of natural gas from Russia.
29 January 2025 Viewpoints
Market Digest: stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from Uruguay, Netherlands, Russia and Brazil.
23 December 2024 World
Rugged 240hp articulated tractor doing the job for Cork contractor
Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with Cork man Liam O’Driscoll to find out how his 240hp Kirovets articulated tractor has worked out for him, since taking delivery five years ago.
27 November 2024 Farm machinery
Grain Trends: more natives prices announced
Centenary Thurles Co-operative has become the latest merchant to announce its 2024 grain prices.
23 October 2024 Markets
Market Digest: stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from Singapore, Brazil, Russia and Australia.
16 October 2024 World