Beef
Minister Charlie McConalogue has been warned that "history will be repeated" in the beef sector in the "absence of dialogue".
The Beef Taskforce has been officially wound up in its current format. However, a new beef stakeholder forum will be put in place.
The IBLA has written letters to the presidents of three farm organisations asking them to "clarify positions" on the 30-month rule.
The IBLA has expressed its frustration with the recent cut back in beef prices and stressed that the beef taskforce should remain in place.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been called on to "reconvene the Beef Market Taskforce next..
The Beef Market Taskforce, which was set up as part of the Beef Sector Agreement 2019, looks set to be dissolved and concluded.
The IBLA has expressed its frustration at a meeting that took place yesterday between stakeholders on the Beef Market Taskforce and the CCPC.
Management from processors took part in the beef taskforce on Thursday, though some felt their contributions left something to be desired.
Minister McConalogue has said he was "encouraged" by the presence of meat processor management at the Beef Market Taskforce yesterday.
MII highlighted the relatively strong beef prices at present during a meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce yesterday (Thursday, June 3).
Processors have been urged by Macra to support the development of bull beef that "provides an environmental and on farm efficiency dividend".
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Representatives from individual meat processors attended a meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce for the first time today (Thursday, May 3).
Following "strong export sales" of Irish beef through its global network in 2020, Lidl Ireland is...
The newly 'rebranded' Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has set out its priorities following an 'AGM' on Saturday (May 15).
A farm organisation is calling for "full disclosure" on the level of co-operation among different stakeholders on the Beef Market Taskforce.
Aldi has warned that a report on the value of Irish beef, commissioned by the beef taskforce, will "fail in its objectives".
Current beef market developments have seen Irish cattle prices strengthen considerably over recent...
The ninth meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce took place took place yesterday and saw the third Grant Thornton report shown to members.
At a meeting of the Beef taskforce, one farm organisation expressed "absolute dissatisfaction" at a report on prices in the supply chain.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said that it is 'incontestable' that a regulator for the beef sector is required.
Grant Thornton has run into a number of obstacles in determining an accurate picture of the final market value of Irish beef.
The initial findings of an evaluation of the Irish beef sector show that farmers receive 80% of total sales revenue earned by processors.
Macra na Feirme’s president believes a clear message has emerged from yesterday's (Tuesday, March 9) meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce.
