Beef
Call made for Beef Forum to reconvene 'as matter of urgency'
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for the Beef Forum to be reconvened “as a matter...
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Agri Politics
'Too many farm groups risk Irish farmers' clout in EU' - MEP
The emergence of a growing number of farm representative entities across the country will ultimately “dilute the strength” of the...
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Watch: Cork dairy farmer tracks nitrates in derogation
Watch how this Cork farmer manages and tracks nitrates in derogation using the Herdwatch app. The nitrates situation presents both...
Agri Politics
Beef battle: 'The current situation is to nobody's benefit'
A meat processing industry cannot exist without beef farmers who see a long-term career opportunity in the sector, Minister for...
Beef
Beef Roundtable: 'Stakeholders must recognise inter-dependency'
Minster for Agriculture Michael Creed highlighted that the inter-dependency of the stakeholders in the Irish beef sector must be recognised,...
Beef
Beef grid grading system has 'cost farmers €120 million'
A real viable solution has to be found in “ongoing systematic flaws” in the beef sector – particularly with the...
Beef
Pics: Approximately 300 farmers protesting outside Beef Forum
Approximately 300 farmers have turned up this morning (Wednesday, October 3) to protest outside the 12th Beef Roundtable. Gathering since...
Beef
MII stands over current pricing ahead of Beef Forum
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has stood over its current beef pricing and has confirmed that it will be in attendance...
Beef
Beef Forum: Macra stands firm with other farm groups
Macra na Feirme has joined other farming organisations in not attending the Beef Forum meeting this Wednesday (October 3), maintaining...
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Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
Beef
No immediate plans to invite live exporters to Beef Forum meetings
There are no immediate plans to invite live exporters to partake in Beef Forum meetings, according to the Minister for...
Beef
Live exporters 'must be represented' at upcoming Beef Forum
Pat McCormack expects to see live exporters represented at the upcoming Beef Forum – as was agreed at the previous...
Beef
Resilience of Irish beef sector in the wake of Brexit noted at Beef Forum
The resilience of the Irish beef sector has been noted in the wake of Brexit at today’s Beef Forum discussion...
Beef
'Beef Forum more relevant than ever' but farmers want sustainable returns
The Beef Forum is more relevant now than ever, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed. Minister Creed chaired...
Beef
Unsustainable beef prices to take centre stage at Beef Forum
Unsustainable beef prices are likely to take centre stage at today’s Beef Forum as some winter finishers begin to lose...
Beef
New task force to implement recommendations for beef sector
After the eight session of the Beef Forum, the Minister for Agriculture has set up a sub group of the...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
Beef
Beef forum meets with beef prices this autumn high on the agenda
The Beef Forum meets today with beef prices this autumn set to dominate the agenda. Ahead of the meeting of the...
Beef
Beef factories specs and regulations are 'a goalpost mounted on wheels'
Irish beef factories operate their specifications like “goalposts mounted on wheels” according to the Chairperson of ICMSA’s Livestock Committee, Michael Guinan....
Beef
'Coveney only set up the Beef Forum as a hollow political gesture'
The Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, only set up the Beef Forum as a hollow political gesture, according to Fianna...
Beef
Details on new beef Producer Organisations confirmed
The necessary legislation to give legal recognition for the first time in Ireland to Producer Organisations (POs) in the beef...