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Ensuring suckler heifers meet winter targets crucial for 2020 breeding

November 18, 2019

Calving suckler heifers at 24 months-of-age is no easy task and requires some precise management. However, it must be noted that farmers who…

IFA presidential candidate outlines ‘environmental proposals’

November 12, 2019

Environment

One of the candidates in this month’s presidential election for the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has outlined a set of environmental proposals to…

‘Expecting farmers to take €3.45/kg at the factory gate is not sustainable’

August 17, 2019

Beef

Expecting farmers to take €3.45/kg at the factory gate is not sustainable. Currently, there is an over-supply of beef on the European market,…

Which county has the highest number of BEEP applications?

August 12, 2019

Beef

It has emerged that the highest level of Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) scheme applications in the country have come from Co. Galway,…

Be mindful of flies in suckler herds

July 28, 2019

Beef

The weather over the past number of days has provided the perfect environment for flies. At the best of times, flies can irritate suckler…

PGI status for Irish suckler beef: What’s the progress to date?

July 4, 2019

Beef

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has provided an update to its efforts in attaining Protected Geographical Indicaton (PGI) status for…

‘Disturbing aspects’ in beef fund draft act – ‘Ming’ Flanagan

June 17, 2019

Agri Politics

The ‘draft implementing act’ for the EU’s half of the €100 million beef fund is “targeting” the national suckler herd, according to MEP…

‘Farmers shouldn’t be forced to swap sucklers for Sitka Spruce’

June 5, 2019

Agri Politics

European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan has been criticised by independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice regarding recent comments about suckler farmers.…

Bord Bia suckler promotion plans welcomed

April 26, 2019

Beef

The proposal by Bord Bia to promote a dedicated Irish grass-fed beef brand in EU markets has been welcomed by the Beef Plan…

Bord Bia looks to EU in plans for suckler beef promotion

April 26, 2019

Beef

Bord Bia has set plans in place with the aim of promoting Irish suckler beef in Europe. A spokesperson for the Irish food…

‘Worthwhile applying for PGI status’ for suckler Irish beef – Hogan

March 15, 2019

Agri Politics

The Irish Government has been advised to take advantage of the strong reputation of Irish beef by once again applying for Protected Geographical…

Farm accident survivor: ‘I might not be here at all’

February 11, 2019

Rural Life

As the old adage goes, ”tis an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good’ and these sentiments certainly ring true for one Co.…

‘If there’s no transparency, there’s no trust’ – IFA

December 19, 2018

Beef

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine “could be the difference” in clamping down on the lack of transparency, according…

Suckler sector tops agenda for Oireachtas committee tomorrow

December 17, 2018

Beef

Representatives from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will be before the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine when it meets tomorrow,…