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Covid-19 could leave farmers relying on old newspaper for cleaning cows before milking

Worst-case scenario advice for dairy farmers in the UK now includes using torn-up squares of old newspaper, if single-use disposable paper towels, or medicated wipes, are not available for removing dirt and bacteria from the cows’ teats before milking.

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EU sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by one third from 2011 to 2017

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Market analysis indicates export prices for Irish beef 11% lower in first half of 2019

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Insecticide ban leaves search for new ways to save cereal crops from aphids

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Irish continue to dominate UK dairy imports

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Busy six months for beef exports to the UK

UK’s June beef imports defied headwinds

Imports of beef by the UK in June were up 2% compared to 2016, with shipments from the EU driving this increase, despite the steady strengthening of the euro against sterling since mid-April.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2017

UK beef import share holding against the odds

Ireland maintained its UK beef import market share of 69% in May, shipping 14,600 tonnes, which was marginally up on a year earlier, according to the UK’s Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

Fri, 21 Jul, 2017

Welcome recovery in beef trade to UK

UK import statistics indicate Ireland recovered and even increased its share of the UK beef import requirement in October.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

Brexit may slash UK farmer subsidies

A Conservative Party suggestion that subsidies for farmers in the UK may be slashed, and diverted instead to the National Health Service, is the latest Brexit shock threatening to disrupt the food and retail industry.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

IFA: Livestock sector reeling from impact of Brexit vote

Livestock farmers are still reeling from the sustained drop in beef prices since this summer’s Brexit vote, said IFA national livestock chairman Angus Woods.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Co-ops urged to hold milk price

Any cut in the June milk price would be totally unjustified given the Ornua Index remains fixed, the ICMSA has signaled to Ireland’s dairy co-ops.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016

Sean O'Leary: Big ‘new milk’ producers have least in storage

The countries with the largest post-quota milk output increases are also the only ones with real marketing plans for that extra product, said IFA dairy chairman Sean O’Leary.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2016

Plenty of uncertainty as lamb prices take a hit

It has been another difficult week for lamb producers with prices under pressure at the factories as the trade slips further behind.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Irish ‘more aware’ of role lamb plays in economy

Irish consumers are more aware of the role lamb production plays in the rural economy and environment than their EU counterparts, a survey has found.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Fall in winter planting results in lowest UK wheat harvest since 2001

The UK wheat harvest, historically the European Union’s third-largest, may be the smallest this year since 2001 after winter crop planting decreased, the government said.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2013

Purchases of Irish beef to drive increase in British meat imports

Britain’s agriculture department has estimated that its beef imports in 2013 may rise to 430,000 tons, from 410,000 tons last year.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013