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Northern Ireland
Halal rules hamper UK lamb exports to Gulf
Peter McCann
The GCC is made up of six Arab countries, namely Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
31 January 2024 Northern Ireland
UK puts Canada trade deal on hold
Negotiations have been suspended, after the UK refused to lower standards for imported goods.
17 January 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 2.3% as prices keep climbing
Prices at the Global Dairy Trade increased by 2.3% at this week's auction, leading to a 22.7% increase since September.
42t of product ‘unfit for human consumption’ disposed of by cheese plant
The dairy product was disposed of as category two animal by-product following an audit by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
6 January 2024 News
UK cheese deal with Canada ends
Rollover of tariff-free entry to Canadian market for UK cheese isn't extended, pending the negotiation of a UK-Canada trade deal.
3 January 2024 News
Dairy trends: what happened in 2023?
Aidan Brennan looks back over dairy trade in 2023 and assesses how prices are now versus last year
27 December 2023 Markets
Christmas bumper quiz: week 2
Time for week two of the Irish Country Living Christmas quiz so turn off the TV, put down your phone, grab the snacks and gather around the kitchen table.
27 December 2023 Books
Dairy Trends: GDT rises as Europe goes on holiday
The Global Dairy Trade index increased by 2.3% at the last auction for the year, while prices in Europe dipped.
20 December 2023 Markets
Dairy Trends: European prices continue to rise for dairy
Butter, cheese and whole milk powder are leading the way when it comes to rising demand for dairy, writes Aidan Brennan.
29 November 2023 Markets
Want to add some cheese to your herd?
Shanon Kinahan has the details on the upcoming famous Cashel Blue dispersal sale.
22 November 2023 Pedigree
Dairy Trends: European prices still rising as GDT remains stable
European spot market prices for dairy continues to rise, but the GDT index remains stable.
22 November 2023 Markets
European Parliament approves New Zealand trade deal
European Parliament ratifies trade deal agreed with New Zealand in June last year and once it receives member state and New Zealand parliament approval, it is good to go.
22 November 2023 News