Beef
Irish beef exports to the UK rise by 25% in Q1 of 2024
Irish beef exports to the UK increased by 25% in the first quarter of this year, with the largest increases...
AHDB
Tillage
Tillage: AHDB points to downturn in global grain output
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is pointing to a projected downturn in some global grain output trends. This...
Beef
EU beef imports from Brazil forecast to grow 2% this year
The volume of beef being imported by the European Union (EU) from Brazil and other South American countries has been...
Tillage Technical
UK winter wheat crops in a very poor state - AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed that winter wheat crops are in a very poor state across...
Agri-Business
Trying to control midges is 'futile' in bluetongue prevention - advisor
A sheep consultant has warned that trying to control midges is “futile” and is not going to impact the risk...
Tillage
Global grain watch: US winter wheat rating dips
The most recent update from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed another drop in winter wheat crop...
Sheep
'Greater proportion of ewe lambs' for slaughter than breeding in UK
A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further breeding next season...
Tillage
Latest AHDB crop update reveals troubling figures
The latest UK crop update from the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) paints a very downbeat perspective regarding the...
Tillage
Higher UK wheat imports predicted in 2023/2024
UK wheat imports in 2023/2024 could reach 2.00Mt according to the latest available supply and demand estimates from the Agricultural...
N.Ireland
UK lamb sales at Easter predicted to be 'epic'
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has predicted that lamb sales during Easter in the UK will be “epic”...
Sheep News
UK sheepmeat imports from NZ and Australia total 37,900t in 2023
In 2023, UK sheepmeat imports totalled 37,900t from New Zealand (NZ) and Australia. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Tillage
AHDB confirms future increase for UK wheat prices
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed a strengthening for the future of UK wheat prices. By last...
Sheep
'New seasonal heights' for lamb prices in Britain
Lamb and hogget prices in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) have shown a significant contrast over the last...
N.Ireland
Meat and dairy predicted to perform well this Valentine’s Day
Beef steaks, cheese and desserts are predicted to perform well on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, February 14) this year. Analysts from...
N.Ireland
Ministers agree new AHDB levy rates
Increases in levy rates proposed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for the beef and lamb, cereals and...
Beef
UK red meat and dairy sales soar over festive period
A record-breaking Christmas week for grocery sales was seen in the UK in 2023, with a recorded £13.7 billion spent...
Agri-Business
MII: Factories 'prepared and ready' for new rules on UK exports
Irish meat-processing factories are “prepared and ready” for the new rules which will impact trade with the UK from today...
Tillage
Rust disease in winter wheat - what to watch out for in 2024
Last year was more of a septoria year than a yellow rust year for winter wheat but what could 2024...