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Beef
Beef Trends: factories make move to steady trade
Adam Woods
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.
16 April 2025 Dealer
Easiest way to avoid phone spying
The dealer hears EU officials are going to great lengths to avoid US espionage.
16 April 2025 Climate and environment
INHFA calls for investigation into EU funding of NGOs
This comes after a statement from the European Commission that acknowledged how funding for the EU LIFE programme may have funded “undue lobbying activities” by environmental NGOs.
Dairygold sets milk price for March
The figure, based on constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, is unchanged from the price set at the start of the 2025 and is inclusive of a 1.47c/l sustainability and quality payment.
15 April 2025 News
Latest chapter in turbulent decade for trade
The knock-on effect of Trump tariffs will be a push by the EU to further diversify trade - and that means trade deals.
13 April 2025 News
Britain bans imports of meat and dairy for personal use
Travellers are no longer allowed to import sandwiches, cheese and milk for personal use in Britain from EU countries to prevent foot-and-mouth disease.
13 April 2025 News
Opinion: there are US politicians we can talk to as Trump's aggression alarms
The Irish have long had a reputation for diplomacy. It needs to be put to use now with US politicians who can curb Donald Trump's power.
12 April 2025 Opinion
Pause on US tariffs offers breathing space for Ireland
President Trump slashes tariffs announced last week for all trading partners, but goes the opposite way with China.
10 April 2025 News
Further GAEC-2 derogation needed – IFA
The IFA has continually raised the disproportionate impact of GAEC-2 on Irish farms since it first appeared in the draft EU CAP proposals.
9 April 2025 l2
Biostimulants and plant nutrition: snake oil or profitable tools?
Biostimulants and nutrition can play a role in making plants healthier and able to fight disease, writes Siobhán Walsh.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
US tariffs concerning – Heydon
“The work our farmers do is a key driver of our economy, particularly in the rural communities in which they are based.”
9 April 2025 News
US meat and dairy hit hard by China tariff retaliation
Apart from Canada, China is the only major US trading partner so far to retaliate
9 April 2025 News