'Timely boost' for beef exports

THE decision by the European Commission to increase refunds for beef exports to Egypt has been hailed as a timely boost for the meat industry.

For it comes just as the Egyptian market moves into the peak demand period for Ramadam, the Muslim festival, which this year commences on November 6.

According to Bord Bia’s market monitor, the increase in export refunds should help to facilitate the resumption of Irish beef exports to Egypt.