Beef News
Govt warned to avoid policy which would reduce suckler herd
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has cautioned against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd....
Beef News
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has cautioned against proposals for any further reduction in the suckler herd....
Beef Technical
There is a massive decrease in profitability when the age at first calving is increased to 36 months rather than...
Beef
The Irish government and the European Commission are being called on to “move on from paying lip service” where food...
Beef News
The average income for farms rearing cattle last year stood at almost €11,000, which is a 30% increase on the...
Agri-Business
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called on Teagasc to clarify its forecasts for farm income and...
Video
William John Fitzmaurice is a suckler and sheep farmer based between Athleague and Rour Roads Co. Roscommon. He is farming...
Beef News
More farmers will leave suckler production unless financial supports are put in place, according to the chair of the Roscommon...
Beef
The number of suckler cows in the country was over 40,000 lower in June 2021 compared to June 2020, according...
CAP / Schemes
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Tim Cullinan has called for the government to give an “absolute commitment” that revenue generated...
Beef
An MEP has weighed in on the controversy over comments made on dairy beef by Teagasc director Gerry Boyle. Following...
Beef
Balance needs to be restored to Irish agriculture between the different sectors – with coupled payments for suckler cows and...
Beef
ICBF’s 2021 Beef Calving report is now available on Herdplus, ICBF has confirmed – providing farmers with data from the...
Beef News
Beef Plan Movement (BPM) is looking for significant steps to be taken before livestock farmers are asked to commit to...
CAP / Schemes
Those who have strong opinions on the proposed cap on expanding suckler cow numbers under the draft suckler efficiency scheme...
Agri-Business
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been called on by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to...
Beef News
Teagasc is confirming that suckler research will remain at the very heart of its commitment to the Irish beef industry....
Beef Technical
From a maternal aspect, where artificial insemination (AI) is being used on the farm, the opportunity to breed the desired...
Beef Focus
In many of the commercial suckler herds in Ireland, there can be many breeds mixed through the cows when examining...