Top Brexit negotiator seeks to reassure on Irish border issue
The EU’s top Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has pledged to work to avoid a “hard border” between Northern and Southern Ireland, but insists some form of customs control will be necessary as Brexit negotiations develop.
Brexit tariff on cheese exports to UK could hit 16c/l – Woulfe
Unless the UK and the EU agree a free trade agreement post Brexit, more than 1bn litres of Irish Milk destined for the British cheese market would face steep tariffs, warns Dairygold’s chief executive By Thomas Hubert
Dairygold CEO outlines impact of Brexit on farm-gate milk prices
Speaking on RTE’s Morning Ireland programme this morning, CEO of Dairygold Jim Woulfe outlined – in monetary terms – how Brexit could impact Irish farm-gate milk prices. By Sylvester Phelan
Post-Brexit milk shortage fears are overplayed, says Aurivo boss
Aurivo chief, Aaron Forde, has played down IFA warnings of looming milk shortages on supermarket shelves. By Claire Mc Cormack.
Arla calls for dairy farmer protection in Brexit talks
One of the main milk buyers in the UK has called on government to protect the dairy sector during Brexit negotiations. By GEMMA MACKENZIE.
Times are tough for dairy farmers. We must stop demonising them
‘Farmer bashing’ has become an acceptable pastime. But much of the criticism comes from a place of ignorance about the reality of life on the land. By Ben Eagle.
Farming giant warns of soaring dairy prices with hard Brexit
ilk, cheese and cream prices could soar if a transitional agreement is not forged to save imports and exports from World Trade Organisation tariffs of 36pc after Britain leaves the European Union, the UK’s largest milk producer will warn today. By Andrew Cave.
Irish beef and dairy processors highlight critical importance of UK trade
Representatives of Ireland’s dairy and beef processing sector have highlighted the threats to Ireland’s agri-food industry from Brexit. By Ciaran Moran.
Farmers 'face huge damage from new post-Brexit tariffs'
Irish beef and dairy exports could face tariffs of up to 60pc and 50pc respectively in the event of a hard Brexit, according to a study. By Ciaran Moran
Brexit Spurs Ireland to Woo Middle East for Dairy, Meat Sales
Ireland’s $21 billion food and beverage industry is turning to the Middle East for sales as the U.K., its biggest buyer, prepares to move ahead with Brexit and leave the European Union.