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Beef kill rebounds to almost 40,000 head after protest ‘ceasefire’

August 22, 2019

The latest data from the Department of Agriculture’s beef kill database shows that some 38,045 head of cattle were slaughtered in Irish beef…

Analysis: How many O- grade and 4+ fat-score cattle could meet the 12c/kg QA bonus?

August 22, 2019

Beef

The dust is beginning to settle on the much-anticipated talks held in recent days over the current state of the Irish beef industry.…

‘Significant funding still needed after beef talks progress’

August 21, 2019

Beef

Further funding is required to manage the fallout in the beef sector from Brexit, as well as the current pricing difficulties, according to…

Analysis of Q2: How have Irish cattle graded in the beef processing plants?

August 19, 2019

Beef

During the first six months of this year (January 1 to June 30), just shy of 891,060 head of cattle were slaughtered in…

What is best practice when it comes to weaning my suckler calves?

August 18, 2019

Beef

As we move into the back end of 2019, most spring-calving suckler herds will be looking to sell calves at sales over the…

What grass growth response can I expect from spreading nitrogen this month?

August 17, 2019

Beef

It is well documented that every blade of grass that an animal eats represents a saving on winter feed costs and will have…

‘Expecting farmers to take €3.45/kg at the factory gate is not sustainable’

August 17, 2019

Beef

Expecting farmers to take €3.45/kg at the factory gate is not sustainable. Currently, there is an over-supply of beef on the European market,…

Minister confirms ‘progress’ following beef talks conclusion

August 13, 2019

Agri Politics

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has this morning, August 13, noted the progress made with talks on the…

Which county has the highest number of BEEP applications?

August 12, 2019

Beef

It has emerged that the highest level of Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) scheme applications in the country have come from Co. Galway,…

ICSA calls for Oireachtas investigation into CCPC ‘actions’

August 12, 2019

Agri Politics

Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) president, Edmond Phelan, has slammed the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) for threatening legal action…

‘Retailers don’t make money on beef’

August 6, 2019

Agri-Business

A professor of marketing at University College Dublin’s (UCD’s) Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has said “the idea that a retailer is making…

INHFA calls for suspension of Climate Change Advisory Council

August 4, 2019

Agri Politics

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) president, Colm O’Donnell, has called on the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard…

IFA to hold protest calling for ban of ‘substandard’ beef imports

July 31, 2019

Beef

Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will stage a protest today, Wednesday, July 31, in Co. Meath to call for the ban…

Be mindful of flies in suckler herds

July 28, 2019

Beef

The weather over the past number of days has provided the perfect environment for flies. At the best of times, flies can irritate suckler…

Higher-rated cows ‘producing the goods’ under BEEP

July 27, 2019

Beef

Initial analysis from the recently introduced Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) scheme shows that higher rated cows are producing the goods. Speaking on…