AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoIrish Manufacturing: AIB’s PMI shows Irish factory output rising “rapidly” in September to the highest level since March 2022, with output, new orders and export orders all strengthening, alongside solid job creation—though costs jumped sharply. Agri-Food & Dairy: Dairy markets look steady week-on-week, with only skim milk powder edging up; meanwhile Irish grass-fed value is in focus as Kerrygold’s global pull underlines how brands can lift returns for suppliers. Antibiotics & Beef Trade: IFA is calling for the EU to ban Argentinian beef after research flagged gaps in antibiotic stewardship and unrecorded residues, with imports still rising. Farm Policy: Farmers can register to use a one-week slurry spreading extension (deadline moved to 7 Oct), but must meet nitrates registration and buffer-zone rules. Data Centres & Jobs: Indeed research says nearly 5% of Irish job postings now mention data centres, pointing to a hiring surge tied to power and build-out decisions. Public Sector Pressure: More than 100,000 public workers begin work-to-rule industrial action, with nurses and midwives limiting non-clinical activity. Machinery for Farms: Massey Ferguson launches the 7S Mark 2 six-cylinder range (170–245hp) with updated cab and Datatronic 6 terminal.
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