AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDairy: Irish milk production averaged 16.7kg per cow in the latest 10-day recording, down from 18.4kg in late September and below the same week last year. Falling grass quality is adding pressure on farms to adjust feed and protect milk yields. Food Manufacturing: Slaney Flour has begun construction of an Irish flour mill, while Tirlán’s plants process a billion litres of Irish milk for export. Ireland imported more than twice the volume of home-grown cereals in 2025, underscoring the supply challenge for domestic processors. Energy: Gas prices have reached a four-year high, with Irish electricity bills also likely to rise, increasing costs for businesses and households. Tourism: West Cork’s Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa was named Europe’s Leading Island Resort 2026, bringing fresh international recognition to the region’s visitor economy. Food Safety: A batch of Carroll’s of Tullamore lasagne sold in Irish supermarkets is being recalled because milk and egg allergens were not declared on the label.
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