Person: Kevin Hanrahan

Good news for dairymen, very bad news for those in beef

A dramatic increase in profits in 2017 on dairy farms is forecast by Teagasc economists at its annual review of the agricultural sector published on Tuesday. At the same time it forecast a substantial fall in margins and incomes (from already low levels) on beef farms in 2017.

Mon, 05 Dec, 2016

Teagasc predicts increase in milk price, challenges for beef

Teagasc’s outlook for 2017 is mixed for farmers, with some positives for dairy but with further challenges ahead for the beef sector.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2016

Brexit scenarios Q&A: Why we must prepare for less important UK market

British prime minister Theresa May’s decision to trigger Brexit before next April has made it far more likely that Britain’s departure from the EU will take the form of a “hard” Brexit, with Britain leaving both the customs union and the EU’s single market.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2016

Farming Poll 2016: Majority of farmers have no interest in carbon issue

More than half of farmers have no interest in Ireland becoming more carbon neutral.

Sun, 25 Sep, 2016

Farming Poll 2016: Farmer sentiment and levels of optimism about the future

Farmers are facing many real challenges, so the lack of optimism for the future is not surprising. News and analysis by Noel Baker.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Teagasc: Farm incomes to fall during year

Farm incomes in 2016 will be driven down by falling commodity prices, the drop in the value of sterling and some unfavourable production conditions, Teagasc economists have predicted.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2016

Irish business leaders are putting Brexit plans on hold

As Brexit polls suggest a ‘leave’ vote is possible, business in Ireland can’t afford to be complacent, says Kyran Fitzgerald.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Galway recreation of a 1916-period town celebrates rural heroes of Easter Rising

THE revolt in Dublin on Easter Monday 1916 did not immediately spread to the rest of the country as was intended.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Brexit could mean changes to our food and farming sector

Eight weeks from today, on June 23, British voters will decide if their country remains a member of the EU.

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Brexit could cost agri-food sector €800m, says Teagasc expert

A British exit from the EU would be deeply destabilising for Irish agri-food exports, whose value could fall by €150m to €800m annually, says one Teagasc analyst.

Mon, 18 Apr, 2016

Family farm incomes to rise 5% next year: Teagasc review

Incomes improved considerably on cattle farms in Ireland in 2015, but those of dairy farmers’ declined dramatically. That sums up the annual performance review of the agriculture sector conducted by a team of Teagasc economists.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

Teagasc: Dairy income to fall 40% but outlook mixed

It will be another year of mixed fortunes in Irish agriculture, according to a mid-year Teagasc assessment of the sector.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2015

Dairy grazing land prices soar in Dublin, Munster

Grazing land values are set to keep rising, with only 38% of respondents to a landowner survey predicting any ownership mobility.

Tue, 26 May, 2015

Economics studies to help future of Irish food

Agri-economic studies can help underpin the sustainability of Irish food production, say the creators of a new course at NUI Galway.

Tue, 24 Feb, 2015

Farm incomes set to fall sharply in 2015

Income could drop by 25% in the new year, following an estimated 2% dip this year.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

CAP reforms will result in ‘little change to farm incomes’

Farm incomes will experience relatively little change as a result of EU reforms to the CAP budget, according to Teagasc economist Kevin Hanrahan.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Teagasc report analyses farm subsidy reform

Teagasc has released an analysis of possible EU farm subsidy changes, when the Irish version of CAP reform is implemented.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2013

Beef and sheep farmers to gain most from CAP reform, study finds

Beef and sheep producers are most likely to benefit from the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, a new study by Teagasc has revealed.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

Relief as dairy and beef sectors show improved market conditions

Relatively favourable market conditions to date this year for dairy products and beef is offering some welcome relief from the cost of the fodder crisis.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2013

New models for ‘milk pricing and managing market volatility needed’

Ireland’s dairy sector may have to look at new models for milk pricing and for managing global market volatility, say milk industry experts.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2012

Classic example of conflicting national targets in Food Harvest

THE implications of the Food Harvest expansion targets for greenhouse gas emissions have also been considered by Kevin Hanrahan and Trevor Donnellan from the Teagasc economic modelling team.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2010

Irish income to fall in 2009

TOTAL farm income in Ireland is likely to fall in 2009, according to Teagasc economists Trevor Donnellan and Kevin Hanrahan.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2008

Farmers set to lose €400m unless beef given sensitive product status

IRISH beef farmers could lose as much as €400 million a year if beef is not given sensitive product status by the EU under any future World Trade Organisation agreements.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2008

Farm incomes to stay at record levels but expected to fall next year

IRISH farmers’ incomes are set to remain at record levels this year but will come under pressure next year with incomes falling especially in the dairy sector.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2008

River water quality has improved, says minister

THE decline in river water quality has been halted, Minister of State Noel Ahern has confirmed.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

Teagasc: 18% fewer sucklers

TEAGASC have revised upwards the predicted decoupling decline in suckler cow numbers to 18%, leading to a drop of 7% in the Irish beef production.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

On course for 1% per year farm income cut

EU farm policies, as they stand, are set to leave farmers 1% per year worse off over the coming decade.

Thu, 22 May, 2003