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<p>President Donald Trump pictured during the event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)</p>

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Trump tariffs to put Irish dairy at "competitive disadvantage" in US

The newly announced tariffs come as part of the White House’s escalating trade actions to implement ‘reciprocal tariffs’ that match those imposed by other countries on US products.

<p>The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) recommended not serving soy-based foods in mass catering in order to avoid over-consumption of isoflavones, of which soy is the main source.</p>

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French food agency warns against mass serving soy-based foods

<p> A farm lies in ruins after being destroyed during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian occupying forces in Kharkiv. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)</p>

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Billions needed to restore Ukraine's farmland

Close-up of a calculator and foreign paper money and coin

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Minister asked to defend ‘real progress’ remark while thousands await ACRES

Sheep in pens at Winslow Primestock Show, Buckinghamshire

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Suppliers report prices above €9/kg for lamb

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Steers edge closer to €8/kg as beef prices rise 15-20c/kg

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Karen Walsh, Law of the Land

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€4m dairy beef weighing measure to pay €20 per eligible calf

To qualify for payment, liveweight data must be submitted for a minimum of five calves in a herd and for a maximum of 50. All calves must be at least 12 weeks old at the time of weighing

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Report makes recommendations to increase the welfare of horses

Report makes recommendations to increase the welfare of horses

The Professor Paddy Wall report follows an RTÉ Investigates documentary last June that highlighted gross horse welfare abuses, and potential entry of ineligible horses into the food chain

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

'The Art of the Deal' was part of Irish culture long before Trump

'The Art of the Deal' was part of Irish culture long before Trump

Spancil Hill in Co Clare, just a one-hour-journey by car to the Trump Hotel in Doonbeg, might now have lessons for those who will negotiate a looming trade war between the US and the EU

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Stephen Cadogan: Online tools for mapping farmland a step up from Google Earth

Stephen Cadogan: Online tools for mapping farmland a step up from Google Earth

There are also many computerised maps which any member of the public can use to check for water, soil, archaeological, and environment information on every acre in the country

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Tractor spraying pesticides on wheat field with sprayer

Trepidation remains in the tillage sector over how to manage with less pesticides

'Our damp cool conditions are great for producing high cereal yields, but they’re also great for producing things like fungus,' according to Robert McDougall

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Aerial view over solar farm photovoltaic power station solar panels

Stephen Cadogan: The era of solar farms has truly arrived

In 2024, 11% of the EU's electricity came from solar, overtaking coal, according to industry estimates

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

Farm Finance: What are the tax implications of felling damaged forests?

Farm Finance: What are the tax implications of felling damaged forests?

Forest owners will be pleased to know that insurance proceeds relating to the damage of forests can be exempted from income tax, writes rural accountant Kieran Coughlan

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

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Seaweed sector up and coming

Aquaculture, the fastest-growing food production sector in the world, is now responsible for over half of global seafood production.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

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Further 10c/kg catapults beef prices into 'fantasy land'

It has become the understatement of the year to say that the beef trade is in overdrive, writes Martin Ryan

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Slices of New York Strip Steak on cutting board

'Priority' Thai market opens for Irish beef

Market with population of over 65 million people presents significant opportunities for Irish agri-food exporters, agriculture minister says

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

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Gamechanger tech to detect cows with mastitis from bulk tank samples

Genocells is a genomic technology developed in Belgium at the University of Liege

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

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Farm View: Why Irish beef prices have been soaring throughout 2025

Britain's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board said meat-free products had their fourth consecutive year of decline in the UK in January, while meat, fish and poultry saw volume growth of 1.4%

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

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Lamb prices down 10c/kg at the factories

The change is reducing returns to suppliers by an average of €10-11/head.

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

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Agriculture output boosted by 17% rise in value of milk

CSO figures show agriculture output jumped €928m in 2024 to €12.2bn, as milk prices rise to €4.1bn

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Samples in a laboratory of a dairy processing industry

Proportion of farmers who are milk recording on the rise

Farmers who adopt milk recording see improved economic performance and animal health.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Euro banknotes

More than 12,000 farmers still awaiting Acres payments

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon assured the Dáil he was determined to resolve the issues.

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Drone image of a tractor spreading liquid manure or slurry on a field

Government committee to tackle water quality in bid to renew nitrates derogation

The sixth nitrates action programme must be in place before the member state vote at the nitrates committee can grant a derogation

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Cork candidates among nominees for Macra na Feirme elections

Cork candidates among nominees for Macra na Feirme elections

Ballot papers for elections of national president and Munster vice-president will be issued on March 14

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

President Trump Makes An Investment Announcement In The Roosevelt Room Of The White House

Trump's planned tariffs on EU goods sold to the US will impact Irish dairy industry

Importers in the USA could turn their backs on Irish butter and cheese if the price goes up 25%, and instead source it from other countries, such as New Zealand

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Close up shot of raw meat hanging on hooks at a slaughterhouse

Farmers eye €8/kg for beef as factory prices keep climbing

As the base prices are increased by a further 5-10c/kg this week, there is demand for all of the stock that can be secured by the processing plants

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

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Stephen Cadogan: EU industry gets green rule rollbacks — will farmers get the same?

The proposals, which need European Parliament and Council of the EU approval to become law, have given farmers hope for equally generous treatment when the agriculture commissioner's simplification package for the agrifood sector is announced later in the spring

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

This year's National Tree Week has added significance given the devastation storms caused to forests

This year's National Tree Week has added significance given the devastation storms caused to forests

Events such as plantings, woodland walks, and guided tours will form part of the week, which runs from next Sunday until March 16

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

A herd of cows comes close in a tight bunch

30c/kg off-season bonus for Certified Angus

Certified Irish Angus has announced a 30c/kg off-season bonus this spring. ABP and Kepak, the processor partners of the group, will apply an increased bonus on Angus animals slaughtered between March 24 and May 30, 2025.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Aerial View of MS Arrow Cargo Ship Larne Port Co Antrim Northern Ireland 07-07-2024

Illegal meat smuggling raises alarms over livestock disease threat to UK and Ireland

The UK government is under pressure to stop illegal meat being smuggled in, amid warnings of a disease crisis for British farmers

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium

Stephen Cadogan: EU’s Vision for Farming: Big promises, but who pays the bill?

Amidst the ongoing debate over the next seven-year EU budget, there were few clues in the announcement as to where money will be found for agriculture, writes Stephen Cadogan.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025

Karen Walsh

Karen Walsh

Law of the Land

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