1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (556+ words) Analysts are forecasting that the European Central Bank (ECB) could start to increase interest rates as soon as next month in reaction to the growing inflationary threats facing the region's economy. Isabel Schnabel, member of the executive board of the…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1300+ words) Irish agriculture and food production are set to take centre stage this month as global leaders gather in Ireland for the 14th Nuffield Triennial, running from 18-26 May. Organised by Nuffield, an international scholarship programme that supports agricultural professionals to study, travel,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (347+ words) Tight supplies of beef are continuing to sustain high prices across the EU this year, the latest European Commission data shows. While prices remain above the those witnessed in 2025, they have started to decline in recent weeks. "A restrained demand…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (638+ words) UK shoppers continue to spend more money buying beef, but have less in their basket as a result of rising retail prices. In the 12 weeks to 19 April, Worldpanel by Numerator UK data, published by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (324+ words) A report prepared by consultants at Ernst & Young for the NI Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has highlighted the importance of the agri-food industry to the economy in NI. The work shows that the industry generated "7. 3bn in gross value added…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (265+ words) Ireland's food processors drove a sharp rise in gas demand in March as the spring dairy season saw a ramp up in processing across the country's agri food sector. New figures from Gas Networks Ireland show gas demand in the…...

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1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (61+ words) Irish Farmers Journal The paper code cannot be redeemed when browsing in private/incognito mode. Please go to a normal browser window and enter the code there Could NI's forestry be unlocked for renewables? Plans are underway to allow renewable…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (806+ words) The main cost that has shot up for the pig sector in recent weeks is diesel and heating oil for farrowing rooms run on boilers, IFA pig committee chair Michael Caffrey has said. "Electricity costs are definitely going to follow…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (316+ words) Announcing the open call, Minister Healy-Rae stated: "I am pleased to announce this open call, which reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that encourage farmers, landowners and the public to get involved in forestry, while also supporting our existing forest…...