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Farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal through Brussels
James Hanly
The demonstration in the Belgian and EU capital included a march with tractors, crosses and signage with chanting such as ‘Free farmers, stop free trade’.
23 October 2024 News
€6/kg in sight for beef finishers
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including some positive news for beef finishers
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Sharp decline in UK sheep meat production
A 7.9% decline in the UK's prime sheep kill has led to a major drop in the tonnage of domestic lamb and hogget during 2024.
Dramatic fall in MV testing costs
The cost of testing for Maedi Visna in NI sheep imports have fallen to a low level in 2024
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Live animal imports have come at a cost
Maedi Visna could be the next production disease to gain a foothold in NI
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Strong UK retail demand for both beef and lamb
Shoppers buying more beef and lamb in Britain despite higher prices.
11 October 2024 News
Organic feed imports to top 25,000t
This level of purchases will cost producers in excess of €20m, given that imported organic rations range in price from €700/t to €800/t.
9 October 2024 News
Labelling of organic imports must comply with EU law, court rules
It comes after German drinks manufacturer, Herbaria, was ordered to remove the EU organic production logo, known as ‘inter alia’, from one of its beverages.
7 October 2024 News
ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high
Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Now is the time to test private log supply
The extent of log imports may have been exaggerated in recent years as the debate on the risk of spruce bark beetle infestation heightened.
18 September 2024 Forestry
Mercosur trade deal looks inevitable
The Mercosur trade deal has been agreed since 2019, but it looks like it will begin the ratification process early in the incoming European Commission's term.
15 September 2024 News
ICSA backs Agri-Food Regulator’s calls for more power
The regulator has sought the power to compel players in the agri-food supply chain to turnover information to the office, as it is currently only able to ask for this data.
13 September 2024 News