Agribusiness

The latest agribusiness news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all company and co-op news developments in the agribusiness sector.

Agribusiness
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Phelim O'Neill
Increased access for New Zealand dairy, beef and sheepmeat to EU markets kicks in, but at much lower levels than in its deal with the UK.
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
 
 
Kerry Group announces fresh €300m share buyback scheme
Agribusiness
Kerry Group announces fresh €300m share buyback scheme
Tirlán saves Glanbia's blushes on pay
Agribusiness
Tirlán saves Glanbia's blushes on pay
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Agribusiness
Glanbia reiterates guidance ahead of AGM
Agribusiness
Tirlán profits down 5% as revenue tumbles
COMPANY FINANCES
John Deere reports 11% net income drop for first quarter
Gary Abbott
John Deere reports 11% net income drop for first quarter
John Deere has reported a net income of $1.751bn for the first quarter of its financial year 2024, a 11% decline on the same period during 2023, Gary Abbott reports.
Claas grows machinery sales by 25% in 12-month period
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Claas grows machinery sales by 25% in 12-month period
The Claas group has reported a massive 24.7% year on year jump in sales, with net sales for the past 12-months totalling €6.1bn.
GLOBAL TRADE
Is the battle for milk about to kick off?
Jack Kennedy
Is the battle for milk about to kick off?
With milk supply crashing in Ireland and further afield, the answers to the greening questions are getting or are about to get more difficult.
EU
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Phelim O'Neill
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Increased access for New Zealand dairy, beef and sheepmeat to EU markets kicks in, but at much lower levels than in its deal with the UK.
Ash dieback scheme a ‘step in right direction’ but questions remain - Sinn Féin
Rachel Donovan
Ash dieback scheme a ‘step in right direction’ but questions remain - Sinn Féin
Additional supports for farmers and forestry owners affected by ash dieback is a step in the right direction, Claire Kerrane has said.
Irish livestock hauliers fined in France
Anne O'Donoghue
Irish livestock hauliers fined in France
A spokesperson for the RSA said their transport officials’ role was to “observe their French counterparts when they were inspecting Irish registered commercial vehicles”.
Drop in farmers buying calves
Tommy Moyles
Drop in farmers buying calves
The number of farmers buying calves appears to have dropped in recent weeks and this should be a concern to policymakers, according to one mart manager.
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farmSPONSORED
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farm
DURA² fencing provided John Paul Bennett and his wife Laura with a durable and environmentally friendly fencing solution for their home and farm.
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solutionSPONSORED
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solution
Due to relentless wet weather, the spring of 2024 has proven to be an extremely testing time for growers.
Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®SPONSORED
Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®
VIXERAN®, a proven bacteria-based biofertiliser by Syngenta Biologicals, allows your crop to fix nitrogen (N) directly from the atmosphere. This improves nitrogen use efficiency on your farm.
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chainSPONSORED
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chain
If not palm, then what? Understanding the complex story of sustainable palm and the vital role it plays in supporting global conservation efforts, local economies and the dairy supply chain.
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