Beef
Beef protests: 'The absence of dialogue will see history repeated'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been warned that “history will be repeated” in the beef...
Beef Market Taskforce
Beef
Beef Taskforce officially wound up...but new forum promised
The Beef Taskforce has been officially wound up in its current format. However, a new beef stakeholder forum will be...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Beef
IBLA asks farm leaders to 'clarify positions' on 30-month rule
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has written letters to the presidents of three farm organisations asking them to...
Beef
IBLA: 'Do farmers have to take to the roads again?'
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has expressed its frustration with the recent cut back in beef prices and...
Beef
Return of beef taskforce urged 'to explain manipulation of market place'
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been called on to “reconvene the Beef Market Taskforce next...
Beef
Beef farmers 'back where they were in August 2019' if taskforce dissolved
The Beef Market Taskforce, which was set up as part of the Beef Sector Agreement 2019 – itself a result...
Beef
IBLA frustrated with CCPC meeting 'in controlled setting'
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has expressed its frustration at a virtual meeting that took place yesterday (Wednesday,...
Beef
Taskforce: 'No credible answer on February price drop'
Management from individual meat processors took part in a meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce last Thursday (June 3), the...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Beef
Minister 'encouraged' by processor presence at taskforce
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said he was “encouraged” by the presence of management from...
Beef
MII highlights beef price highs at taskforce
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) highlighted the relatively strong beef prices at present during a meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce...
Beef
Processors urged to support development of bull beef
Processors have been called on by Macra na Feirme to support the development of bull beef that “provides both an...
Agri Politics
Beef taskforce: Processor reps attend for first time
Representatives from individual meat processors attended a meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce for the first time today (Thursday, May...
Beef
Lidl plans 42% increase in Irish beef exports for 2021
Following “strong export sales” of Irish beef through its global network in 2020, Lidl Ireland is planning for a 42%...
Agri Politics
IBLA: 'Rebranded' farm organisation outlines priorities
The newly ‘rebranded’ Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has set out its priorities following an ‘AGM’ on Saturday (May...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Beef
Taskforce: Calls for 'full disclosure on lack of co-operation'
A farm organisation is calling for “full disclosure” on the level of co-operation among different stakeholders on the Beef Market...
Beef
Aldi: 'GT report for taskforce will fail in its objectives'
Aldi has warned that a report on the value of Irish beef in the supply chain, commissioned by the Beef...
Beef
'Gap with UK' but Irish beef prices ahead of most EU states - MII
Current beef market developments have seen Irish cattle prices strengthen considerably over recent weeks, according to Meat Industry Ireland (MII)....
Beef
Taskforce: Third Grant Thornton report shown to members
The ninth meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce took place took place yesterday (Thursday, April 22) and saw the third...