Agri Politics
Hill farming described as 'essential' for upland management
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Hill Farming Committee chair, Caillín Conneely, has said that economic and social activity is absolutely critical...
Agri Politics
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Hill Farming Committee chair, Caillín Conneely, has said that economic and social activity is absolutely critical...
Beef
Following a period of erratic movement, factory cattle price has started to steady this week, with the stronger quotes edging...
Beef
The latest figures show that for the week ending May 28, the average Irish R3 steer price was 7c/kg ahead...
Beef
The total number of calves exported from the Republic of Ireland to date this year has increased by 21,600 calves,...
Beef
Brazil must increase its beef production by 35% between now and 2030 to meet the demands of the domestic and...
Beef News
In recent times there has been a growing discussion around the feasibility of producing Irish beef in a carbon-neutral manner...
Beef News
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has described the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning for...
Beef
An ad that ran across various media for a plant-based burger sold by Tesco has been ruled “likely to mislead”...
Agri-Business
Farmers are being warned to check the shelf-life date on urea-based fertiliser they may have bought or are considering buying...
Agri-Business
A TD has warmly welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the €40 million Banagher...
Beef
By Gordon Deegan An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission to contentious plans for the €40 million Banagher Chilling meat...
Beef
The 2022 Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Beef Event will take place in Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny, on the suckler farm of...
Beef News
Going by this week’s factory quotes, it seems most processors have held prices at the same level as last week...
Agri-Business
The chairperson of an Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) county executive is calling on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
Beef
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for clarity on how new bovine tuberculosis (TB) measures will...
Agri Politics
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue was told last week that additional support is necessary to ensure...
Beef
Many beef and sheep farmers are exploring ways to reduce their dependency on chemical fertiliser to grow grass. One such...
Beef
In recent weeks, it hasn’t been unusual to hear prices cross the €3,000 mark for cull cows in the dry-cow...