Brexit not the only trade headache for Irish agri-food sector

New tax on molasses and beet pulp from US will make animal feeds more expensive

The feed industry says molasses from sugar cane in South Florida, above, and beet pulp also from the US, will cost extra to import.

Government compensation for the increased costs of importing animal feeds such as beet pulp and cane molasses from the USA has been refused.

There has been a 25% EU import duty increase on beet pulp and molasses since November 10, 2020.