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Libyan export ship departs Waterford without bulls

September 24, 2020

The ship which had been organised to transport 3,000 bulls from Ireland to Libya has departed Irish shores without the bulls. The vessel…

Live export recovery driven by Northern Irish demand

September 7, 2020

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Live exports are currently running some 31,789 head behind the comparable period in 2019, Bord Bia figures show. While this is a substantial…

How many cattle have been exported this year?

August 4, 2020

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Live cattle exports are vital for both the Irish beef and dairy industries. However, exports – up until July 20 this year –…

Draft deal reached to limit Brexit impact on agri-food trade and live exports

July 3, 2020

Agri Politics

A draft agreement has been reached between the government and EU officials to lessen the effects of Brexit on Irish agri-food exports and…

Turkish market to reopen for weanling bulls

June 29, 2020

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The Turkish ministry has recently announced that the live imports of weanling cattle are set to resume in the coming weeks, which will…

‘Future of live exports will be dealt with at EU level sooner rather than later’

June 24, 2020

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“I would feel that a continuation of live exports, particularly to non-EU countries, will be considered less of an option.” This is according…

What does the Programme for Government say about live exports?

June 19, 2020

Agri Politics

There has been a great deal of discussion during recent weeks and months over what the fate of live exports would be in…

Inquiry on animal welfare during transport imminent

June 17, 2020

Agri Politics

The European Parliament is set to establish a committee of inquiry on animal welfare standards during transport, and possible breaches of EU law…

Government formation: Possibility of live export ban to non-EU countries receding

June 10, 2020

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Government formation talks on agriculture are entering a “sensitive stage”, with further talks on the sector due to take place today, Wednesday, June…

Strong live export trade ‘essential’ for Irish agriculture

June 10, 2020

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The live export trade is very important to Ireland’s €3 billion beef and livestock sector, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has stressed. Commenting…

Dutch market disruption for Irish calves

June 1, 2020

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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for Irish calves has been impacted considerably. One of our best-performing markets in recent years has…

EU set to revise live animal transport legislation

May 21, 2020

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The European Commission has outlined its intention to revise its animal welfare legislation – including on live animal transport. The development emerged in…

Live cattle shipment to Algeria cancelled – again

May 19, 2020

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Roundwood Park Livestock Limited and Premium Livestock have cancelled its shipment of live cattle that was scheduled to depart for Algeria this Friday,…

Creed urged to intervene on Algerian live export issue

May 11, 2020

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The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is urging the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to “personally intervene” on issues…