How Would EU and Irish Agri-food Trade be Hit by Brexit?
If the UK votes to leave the EU, it would have a severe consequences for trade with other EU states. A new report from the Irish Agriculture and Food Development … Continue reading
European Parliament Ruling on Glyphosate Retains Uncertainties
A new ruling on the use of the herbicide glyphosate will do little to calm the concerns of consumers and the farming and financial wishes of the agricultural sector. The … Continue reading
Will New Measures Stem Rising Tide of Bovine TB in England?
The situation surrounding Bovine Tuberculosis in the UK is getting worse. Latest figures from the Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs show that the disease is still increasing … Continue reading
Good Grass Quality Silage Basis to Dairy Profits
Grass, combining good forage with quality grass-based silage is the most cost-effective way to feed dairy cows. While grazed systems for dairy cattle have the potential for the best … Continue reading
Dairy Sector Influencing European Beef Market Developments
The fortunes of the European beef sector this year rely heavily on the developments within the European and global dairy sectors. According to the French market analysts France AgriMer, the … Continue reading
Three a Day to Put Dairy Back on the Menu
A call has been sent out to the British government to put in place a “thee-a-day” programme for milk and dairy products to encourage the consumption of dairy produce as … Continue reading
Dairy Sector Needs to Look to World Markets
The British dairy industry needs to look beyond its national market if it is to succeed in the current conditions. Speaking following his award of the Royal Association of British … Continue reading
Global Dairy Crisis – a Perfect Storm
The crisis in the dairy sector is the result of a perfect storm – rising production, high productivity, closure of markets, falling demand and prices and high production costs. By … Continue reading
EU Could Give Fresh Support to Pig and Dairy Sectors
The European Union could have been stung into action to take fresh measures to help the ailing European pig and dairy sectors. At the February agriculture council of ministers meeting … Continue reading
Could China be Heading for Grain Market Crisis?
China could be heading for a crisis in its grain market with a surplus of corn and imports of other grains apparently rising. According to official figures from the Central … Continue reading
Farm Gate to Fork 