All articles by Simon Roughneen – Page 6
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NewsRussia-Ukraine conflict could drive food prices up 20%, warns UN food agency
Further rises are predicted, despite Ukraine’s pledges to grow wheat
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NewsRussian invasion of Ukraine leads to fertiliser production cuts
The shortage threatens a food crisis and comes after months of soaring prices
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NewsPoultry producers demand tighter controls on imports from EU
Complaints about unfair trade could be resolved by UK-EU veterinary deal
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NewsUK-Australia trade deal unlikely to affect food prices or supply, MPs told
Concerns about agreement were overshadowed by the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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NewsKTC halts sunflower oil sales, citing Ukraine conflict
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – the world’s biggest supplier of the oil – has added to global price hikes and wider supply worries
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NewsGlobal food commodity prices hit record high in February, warns FAO
Further rises likely as FAO says latest numbers ‘only partly’ take in impact of Russia invading Ukraine
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NewsIreland to force farmers to grow grains in light of Ukraine invasion
The move would see Irish farmers diverted from export-orientated production
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NewsChecks on EU imports on track for July start, says government
But concerns have been raised about Welsh readiness to handle goods from Ireland
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Analysis and FeaturesHow has Brexit shaped a new all-Ireland food sector?
Future trends could depend on UK-EU relations and Northern Ireland protocol
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Analysis and FeaturesHow is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affecting food and fuel prices?
As over a million Ukrainians flee their homeland to escape Russia’s invasion, one of Europe’s worst conflicts since the Second World War has also sparked panic on commodities markets.
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NewsNew Zealand trade deal draws mixed reaction from food industry and farmers’ groups
Farmers have been critical but drinks exporters and SMEs are in favour of the trade deal
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Analysis and FeaturesIs Brexit to blame for the 20-mile lorry queues into Dover?
Traffic jams into the port are on the rise and more delays are likely with extra border checks from July. So what’s behind the Dover issues?
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NewsBrexit: calls grow for EU-UK veterinary deal to cut border red tape
Farmers, fishers and hauliers say some businesses can no longer trade with EU
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NewsRussia invades Ukraine: Commodity prices spike ahead of sanctions announcements
Oil, gas and wheat prices are up following Moscow’s attack
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NewsCampaigners warn trade talks with Brazil could boost banned pesticide use
Differing pesticide rules mean the UK could end up damaging the Amazon by forging closer trade ties with Brazil
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NewsRed tape plagued dairy exports to the EU 'could grind to a halt'
Lye Cross Farm says new health certification requirements are too narrow
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NewsHMRC acknowledges confusion over new customs form requirements
Filippo Berio has reported delays to olive oil shipments from Italy due to the confusion
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NewsBrexit: UK, EU and Irish statistics show major shifts in Britain’s food trade
The ONS warned the ‘volatile’ data shown in its latest stats were due to Brexit, the pandemic and the global supply chain crisis
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NewsCocoa-linked deforestation continuing despite promises, campaign group says
Over 200 sq miles of jungle has been lost in three years in Ghana and Ivory Coast, according to Mighty Earth
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NewsNorthern Ireland Brexit food checks to continue for now
A Belfast court has overruled a call to end checks by NI’s agriculture minister, pending further legal challenges