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The slurry season for 2021 has begun in two of the three zones, with many farmers now rushing to empty tanks. It is…
At today’s (Friday, January 15) Bord Bia Meat Marketing seminar, a positive outlook for the Irish sheep sector in 2021 was forecasted. Bord…
Bord Bia will be introducing a number of new schemes as part of developments taking place “as a result of changing market demands”.…
The announcement made by Minister Simon Coveney that Ireland is set to receive €1.05 billion in 2021 under the EU’s Brexit Adjustment Reserve…
With the lambing season for mid-season flocks fast approaching, it’s time for farmers to start thinking about administering clostridial vaccinations. It is important…
Blessington’s John Doyle reported that heavy lamb prices were stronger by €10-15/head at Tuesday’s sale (January 12). Last week, at the Wicklow-based mart’s…
Part of Bord Bia’s marketing response to Brexit it to tell Ireland’s current customers in export markets that we are the “only gig…
Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec body representing the food and drink sector, has called for “targeted support measures” for its sector from…
New figures released in the annual Bord Bia Export Performance and Prospects report 2020/2021 have shown that livestock exports increased by 2% in…
A number of areas will be critical to ensure strong performance for Irish meat exports in 2021, according to Meat Industry Ireland (MII).…
Lamb supplies will remain tight into the spring and continue to fuel strong demand, according to Sean McNamara, the sheep chairperson of the…
Considering the challenges faced in 2020, exports in the Irish meat sector “delivered a remarkable performance”, Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has said. The…
Following a call for nominations by Ulster Wool to represent wool producers in Northern Ireland, Brendan Kelly has been returned unopposed as board…
Figures from the annual Bord Bia Export Performance and Prospects Report 2020/2021 indicate that exports of Irish food, drink and horticulture produce were held…
George Candler reported an excellent trade for lambs at Kilkenny Mart this week, which he believes was helped by the smaller numbers on…
Dosing for fluke, if required, and identifying lame ewes now should be a priority for in-lamb ewes, so that they can be treated…
Northern Ireland turkey, lamb and roast beef sales were down this year as Christmas Covid-19 restrictions meant fewer gatherings over the festive period.…
The lamb trade continues to strengthen, driven by very strong market demand and tight supplies of finished lambs, according to the Irish Farmers’…
