Beef News
Urgent action needed to address suckler number decline - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for immediate action to address the “alarming decline” in suckler cow numbers and the significant...
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Over 41,500 fewer calves registered to date this year
Latest calving statistics from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) show that there have been over 41,500 fewer calves registered...
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Delivering improved levels of sustainability in beef sector
Enhancing levels of sustainability within the beef sector has been recognised as a key climate change target for agriculture across...
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Beef Focus revisited: 34 years farming from a wheelchair in Sligo
Over the festive period, Agriland has been revisiting some of the most interesting ‘Beef Focus’ articles, in a ‘Beef Focus...
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Suckler-beef and sheep farming in stone wall country
William John Fitzmaurice is a suckler and sheep farmer based between Athleague and Rour Roads Co. Roscommon. He is farming...
Beef Technical
'Suckler-beef cattle proving to be more efficient than Dairy-beef'
On a recent ‘Lets talk cattle’ webinar hosted by Teagasc, Andrew Cromie from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) spoke about...
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Bord Bia called on to 'honour taskforce agreement' on 'naturally reared' beef
Bord Bia is being called on to stick to the agreement reached at the Beef Market Taskforce in October to...
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'There isn't a consumer who knows all about suckler beef' - Bord Bia CEO
As part of the agreement in the Beef Market Taskforce that brought a protected geographic indication (PGI) application for grass-fed...
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Survey reveals only 9% of consumers recognise the term 'suckler beef'
It is often highlighted by suckler farmers and mart managers that the ‘prime quality’ suckler beef animals need to be...