Midland Farmer - September 2023
8 MIDLAND FARMER September 2023 EU agri-food exports worth €96bn in first five months of 2023 After a slowdown in EU agri-food trade in April, the European Commission has said that both exports and imports “bounced back” in May. A higher increase in exports compared to imports allowed the EU agri-food surplus to increase by 2% month-on-month in May, reaching €5.1 billion. The latest monthly agri-food trade report published on Friday, August 25 shows that EU agri-food exports climbed by 8% month-onmonth in May, reaching €19.4 billion. That figure is the same amount as in the same month last year. AGRI-FOOD EXPORTS The data shows that EU agri-food exports from January to May 2023 totalled €95.7 billion overall, up 8% from the corresponding period in 2022. Exports increased in May across most product categories compared to the previous month. From January to May 2023, the biggest increase in exports was recorded for fruit and vegetable preparations which rose by €974 million, up 25% compared to 2022. Confectionery and chocolate exports increased by 18% or €645 million on the first five months of last year, while grain preparations and milling products were up by €1.3 billion (+15%). The commission said that most of these increases in export value can be explained by higher prices, as opposed to larger volumes. However, the data shows that vegetable oils, oilseeds and protein crops, and cereals increased export volumes by 40%, 23%, and 16%, respectively. The top three destinations for EU agri-food exports between January and May were the UK, the US and China. Exports to the UK and China increased compared to 2022, while they decreased in direction of the United States and Egypt. IMPORTS The EU Commission report shows that EU agri-food imports jumped 10% month-onmonth in May to €14.3 billion. This is 8% below the May 2022 level as unit values of agri-food imports have decreased over the year. Since the beginning of 2023, total imports remained 3% higher than at the same period in 2022. Cereal imports increased by €1.7 billion from January to May 2023, with a 48% increase in volumes. Sugar imports nearly doubled and tobacco imports increased by 53%, the commission said. Imports of vegetable oils decreased both in value (-23%) and volume (-10%), similar to mixed food preparations (-11% in value and - 14% in volume). Margarine and other oils and fats imports decreased in value by 16% mainly due to lower import prices. The top three origin countries for EU agrifood imports between January and May were Brazil, the UK and Ukraine. Imports from Ukraine had increased in comparison to 2022, while imports from Argentina and Russia had decreased. Setting the Benchmark in Cow Cubicle Matting Mayo Mats are unrivalled by any other mat on comfort and lifespan. Suppliers of: • Cubicle Mats • Parlour Mats • Slat Mats • Trailer Mats • Horse Stable Mats • Gym Mats www.cowcomfort.ie • 097 82057 • Belmullet, Co. Mayo
September 2023 Rugby star Ringrose partners with NDC for milk promotion MIDLAND FARMER 9 Ireland and Leinster rugby star Garry Ringrose has partnered with the National Dairy Council (NDC) for a milk promotional campaign. Ringrose’s image will feature on in-store promotional displays at 103 Tesco outlets around Ireland throughout September and October. According to NDC, the campaign will promote its guarantee mark, which is based on locally farmed and processed milk, coming from family run dairy farms. NDC said its aim is to “explore the important contribution of Ireland’s world-class dairy produce in supporting sport stars to make an impact”. Commenting on the campaign, Ringrose said: “I am proud to be working with NDC as an ambassador and to promote the significant benefits of milk.” “Just as I commit myself to rugby, Irish dairy farmers pour their hearts into their land.” “It’s the same commitment and dedication, and this is what makes our dairy produce truly exceptional,” he added. The rugby international continued: “Eating well is essential and adapting your nutritional intake to your sport is a necessity.” Tesco Ireland and NDC have been partners for several years at this point, according to Tesco Ireland’s fresh category director John Brennan. “We’re once again proud to partner with NDC, whose commitment to quality produce and promotion of dairy products in creative ways supports [us] in attracting new customers to the categories,” Brennan said. “We’re looking forward to seeing this campaign in stores in the coming weeks,” he added. According to NDC, Ringrose will work with the council on a number of other activities Charlie Burns Agri Consultants & Carton Rural Consultants ACRES Training Course 2023 Dinner & Refreshments Served Ireland and Leinster rugby star Garry Ringrose next year. The announcement of the campaign comes shortly after NDC released the results of its back-to-school survey. The survey results, announced earlier this month, found that the recommended three servings a day of dairy for children costs an €156 For Attending Granard Mart WEEKDAYS & SATURDAYS Mandatory for all ACRES participants average of 65c. The survey examined the cost of including a portion of milk, yogurt or cheese in children’s lunch boxes. This included comparing the prices of dairy products in four Irish supermarkets: Dunnes Stores; Tesco; SuperValu; and Aldi. and must be completed by 31st December 2023 J Conneely & Sons Construction Great Down, The Downs, Mullingar N91 X5R5 ALL ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY, EXTENSIONS AND NEW BUILDS T: 087 406 5430 E: jackconneely27@gmail.com Other Venues • Mullingar • Kinnegad • Ballinasloe Book your place via mobile numbers below Charlie 086 831 5622 James 086 248 8708 Eoin 087 142 6603 Mark 087 433 1904 Eanna 087 112 1326
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<strong>September</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Rugby star Ringrose partners<br />
with NDC for milk promotion<br />
MIDLAND FARMER<br />
9<br />
Ireland and Leinster rugby star Garry<br />
Ringrose has partnered with the National<br />
Dairy Council (NDC) for a milk promotional<br />
campaign.<br />
Ringrose’s image will feature on in-store promotional<br />
displays at 103 Tesco outlets around<br />
Ireland throughout <strong>September</strong> and October.<br />
According to NDC, the campaign will promote<br />
its guarantee mark, which is based on<br />
locally farmed and processed milk, coming<br />
from family run dairy farms.<br />
NDC said its aim is to “explore the important<br />
contribution of Ireland’s world-class dairy<br />
produce in supporting sport stars to make an<br />
impact”.<br />
Commenting on the campaign, Ringrose<br />
said: “I am proud to be working with NDC as<br />
an ambassador and to promote the significant<br />
benefits of milk.”<br />
“Just as I commit myself to rugby, Irish dairy<br />
farmers pour their hearts into their land.”<br />
“It’s the same commitment and dedication,<br />
and this is what makes our dairy produce truly<br />
exceptional,” he added.<br />
The rugby international continued: “Eating<br />
well is essential and adapting your nutritional<br />
intake to your sport is a necessity.”<br />
Tesco Ireland and NDC have been partners<br />
for several years at this point, according to<br />
Tesco Ireland’s fresh category director John<br />
Brennan.<br />
“We’re once again proud to partner with<br />
NDC, whose commitment to quality produce<br />
and promotion of dairy products in creative<br />
ways supports [us] in attracting new customers<br />
to the categories,” Brennan said.<br />
“We’re looking forward to seeing this campaign<br />
in stores in the coming weeks,” he<br />
added.<br />
According to NDC, Ringrose will work with<br />
the council on a number of other activities<br />
Charlie Burns Agri Consultants<br />
& Carton Rural Consultants<br />
ACRES Training Course <strong>2023</strong><br />
Dinner &<br />
Refreshments<br />
Served<br />
Ireland and Leinster rugby star Garry Ringrose<br />
next year.<br />
The announcement of the campaign comes<br />
shortly after NDC released the results of its<br />
back-to-school survey.<br />
The survey results, announced earlier this<br />
month, found that the recommended three<br />
servings a day of dairy for children costs an<br />
€156 For Attending<br />
Granard Mart<br />
WEEKDAYS &<br />
SATURDAYS<br />
Mandatory for all ACRES participants<br />
average of 65c.<br />
The survey examined the cost of including a<br />
portion of milk, yogurt or cheese in children’s<br />
lunch boxes.<br />
This included comparing the prices of dairy<br />
products in four Irish supermarkets: Dunnes<br />
Stores; Tesco; SuperValu; and Aldi.<br />
and must be completed by 31st December <strong>2023</strong><br />
J Conneely<br />
& Sons<br />
Construction<br />
Great Down, The Downs,<br />
Mullingar N91 X5R5<br />
ALL ASPECTS OF<br />
CARPENTRY,<br />
EXTENSIONS<br />
AND NEW BUILDS<br />
T: 087 406 5430<br />
E: jackconneely27@gmail.com<br />
Other Venues<br />
• Mullingar<br />
• Kinnegad<br />
• Ballinasloe<br />
Book your place via mobile<br />
numbers below<br />
Charlie 086 831 5622<br />
James 086 248 8708<br />
Eoin 087 142 6603<br />
Mark 087 433 1904<br />
Eanna 087 112 1326
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