News

88% of food businesses faced rising costs. Only 49% raised prices. Here's why customer concentration is holding pricing power back.

The gap between revenue growth and profit growth stands out in this year's survey. While 58% of businesses increased revenue over the past 12 months, only 38% increased net profit and almost all faced higher input costs.

In this keynote interview for our 2026 Food & Agribusiness Report, with our Group Head of Growth and Agrifood Consulting, David Leydon, the newly appointed Head of the University College Dublin School of Agriculture and Food Science sets out five priorities for the next five years and explains why industry has become one of the university’s most important teachers.

91% of food and agribusinesses report record input costs, the highest in nine years. Many are stockpiling against disruption, but few have formal risk plans in place.

A new report published by ifac finds that while Irish food and agribusiness leaders remain committed to growth, optimism has declined and cost pressures have reached their highest level in nine years

Ready to take your Irish family business international? Exporting offers real growth potential, but success depends on understanding the costs, risks and responsibilities involved, from currency and customs to tax and regulation.

Glanbia's share price has doubled in a year, prompting shareholder questions on capital gains tax. Learn how acquisition date and method affect what you'll owe.

Glanbia's share price has doubled in a year, prompting shareholder questions on capital gains tax. Learn how acquisition date and method affect what you'll owe.

Drought, fertiliser costs, and global supply pressures are set to push Irish grocery prices up sharply through to January 2027, ifac economist Karol Kissane warns.

After a wet start to 2026, the dry, settled spell that followed was welcomed by farmers. But that same dry weather has now lasted through July and doesn't look like changing anytime soon. This drought was an annoyance after two weeks and is now becoming a concern.

The Department of Finance has published the Tax Strategy Group papers ahead of Budget 2027, and Agricultural Relief is once again being examined in detail.

Whether you're using savings, borrowing or a combination of both, choosing the right funding approach is just as important as the build itself. This article, first published in the Farming Independent, explores the key financial considerations.