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Bord Bia must officially recognise ICSA

December 15, 2020

The fact that the president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) does not sit on the board of Bord Bia…

Beef Focus: Running a bull-beef finishing system alongside 500 breeding ewes

November 15, 2020

Beef

Located on the outskirts of Delvin village in Co. Westmeath, beef and sheep farmer Colin Crowe can be found farming his land. AgriLand took…

INHFA welcomes ‘solid commitment’ on suckler brand development

October 23, 2020

Beef

One of the farm organisations represented at the Beef Market Taskforce has welcomed what it calls a “solid commitment” for the development of…

€6 million committed to suckler brand promotion over 3 years

October 23, 2020

Beef

€6 million has been committed to a programme of suckler beef promotion and the development of a proposition for a suckler beef brand.…

Family farm rights group claims suckler farmers let down in budget

October 14, 2020

Agri Politics

“There are insufficient supports for suckler farmers in Budget 2021, which has led to growing frustration among farmers,” according to the Irish Family…

Bord Bia to provide €3 million for suckler beef promotion if no funding comes from EU

September 28, 2020

Beef

Bord Bia has committed to provide €1 million in funding in each of the next three years for promotion of suckler beef if…

Budget must deliver €200 for suckler cows – Naughten

September 23, 2020

Agri Politics

Budget 2021 must deliver for suckler farmers by introducing a new suckler cow environmental scheme paying €200 for the first 20 cows, according…

ICSA joins chorus of opposition to PGI application for grass-fed beef

September 14, 2020

Beef

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has made a comprehensive submission to the opposition procedure for the application for a PGI…

INHFA lodges objection to PGI application for grass-fed beef

September 14, 2020

Beef

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has officially lodged an opposition statement to the current Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) application for…

Suckler calf registrations now behind 2019 levels

September 6, 2020

Beef

Throughout 2020, AgriLand has been keeping a close eye on suckler calf registrations as the year progresses. At the end of 2019 and…

Should I offer meal to my spring-born calves?

August 3, 2020

Beef

As we move through 2020, most spring-calving suckler herds will be looking to sell this year’s calf crop at sales over the coming…

Dealing with flies in suckler herds

June 21, 2020

Beef

Suckler farmers should now be on the lookout for flies. At the best of times, flies can irritate suckler cows and their offspring.…

New €35 million BEEP suckler scheme to open tomorrow

March 11, 2020

Beef

The application process for the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – BEEP (Sucklers) – for 2020 will open as of tomorrow, Thursday March 12,…

Leaders debate: Would you support a reduction in the national suckler herd?

January 28, 2020

Agri Politics

Seven political party leaders have nailed their colours to the mast on whether they would support a reduction in the country’s national suckler…

Ensuring suckler heifers meet winter targets crucial for 2020 breeding

November 18, 2019

Beef

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…