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Irish beef a hit in France – seduces French customers

March 27, 2016

Irish beef appears to be onto a winner in France, according to Le Figaro, the biggest selling newspaper in France. A headline in…

Irish food and drink takes centre stage worldwide this week for St Patrick’s Day

March 15, 2016

Over 100 promotional activities and events will be aimed at consumers, retailers, trade and foodservice operators to promote Irish food this week for…

Beef ‘stockpiles’ forecast for Europe this year

March 1, 2016

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a bleak assessment of the European beef market in a recent report. It says the…

Fianna Fáil promises farmers an ‘island of Ireland’ beef label

February 19, 2016

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Fianna Fáil has committed to introducing ‘island of Ireland’ suckler beef label if voted into government. Fianna Fáil Agriculture Spokesperson Éamon Ó Cuív…

‘Cut of 20c/kg on overweight cattle a huge blow to farmers’

February 5, 2016

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The latest developments, that farmers will be cut 20c/kg for cattle marginally overweight and overage will be a huge blow to farmers, according…

Minister defends his €100m US beef exports prediction

January 22, 2016

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Last February, Minister Coveney announced the opening of the American beef market and predicted that exports to the US would be worth between…

Irish beef industry needs a ‘policeman’ to regulate it – Henry Burns

January 18, 2016

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The Irish beef industry needs a ‘policeman’ to regulate it and ensure agreements are kept, according to the IFA Livestock Chairman Henry Burns.…

Why ‘Irish beef’ doesn’t qualify for protected geographical indicator status

December 26, 2015

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The European Union scheme of geographical indications (GI) protects the names of quality agricultural products and foodstuffs where a strong link exists between…

Organic beef production could grow by 40% in the next five years

December 8, 2015

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Irish organic beef production could grow by as much as 40% in the next five years, according to Mark Zeig of Bord Bia.…

Poland gaining ground in the EU’s largest beef market (Irish exports slide)

December 7, 2015

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Poland could soon emerge as the largest exporter of beef to Italy the EU largest importer, according to a recent analysis by the…

‘Beef forum needs to convene to address Irish/UK price differential’

November 26, 2015

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The beef forum needs to convene immediately to address “the shocking price differential between Irish and UK beef”, according to Edmond Phelan of…

Beef Factories – Irish prime cattle prices remain stable but cows fall again

November 24, 2015

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The trade for finished cattle is remaining steady on the back of firm demand, but this is being offset by stronger supplies of…

Irish beef exports to UK back 4% on September 2014

November 16, 2015

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Shipments of Irish beef to the UK are back 4% on the September 2014 at 16,000t, a drop which AHDB contributes entirely as a…

High beef supplies in 2014 boost Bord Bia levy returns

November 11, 2015

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Income from Bord Bia’s livestock levy was up by over €500,000 last year to €5,715m – the highest amount taken in by Bord…

British farmers warned of the impact of more Irish beef next year

November 10, 2015

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British beef farmers have been warned of the potential impact higher Irish beef production could have on the UK market next year. UK…

‘Irish beef farms can generate €2,300/year through sustainable practices’

November 9, 2015

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Irish beef farmers have the opportunity to generate €300m in on-farm income annually, according to Bord Bia, if they increase their sustainability. Figures…