AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAgribusiness & Exports: Bord Bia says relaxed UK country-of-origin rules are driving Irish beef losses in the UK food-service market, with Ireland’s share falling from near 80% to around 60%, while Europe demand stays tight. Farm Policy & Funding: Budget 2027 scheme funding is under pressure as input costs bite, with farmers watching CAP-linked and exchequer-only supports plus new asks for 2027. CAP Impact: IFA warns proposed post-2027 CAP cuts could mean payments closer to €130/ha than €240/ha, with major losses for farms including in Cork. Farm Sector Sentiment: A Ploughing-linked reader survey finds pessimism dominates across most sectors, with dairy the standout exception. Energy & Bills: Another energy crisis looms as gas prices rise again, threatening further electricity and gas price hikes from October. Housing & Local Services: Galway City Council faces scrutiny over a €60k-a-year red squirrel feeding plan, while social housing vacancy hits a decade low but re-letting times remain long. Industry Investment: Thor Equities buys an 11-acre Dublin industrial site for ~210,000 sq ft of grade-A space. Tech & Manufacturing: Lectra launches Apogy, agentic AI for fashion product development, as Irish digital creative businesses push to scale via a new Galway accelerator. Transport & Construction: MetroLink’s visible build is expected to start later, with costs flagged up to €17.5bn.
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