Agri Politics
Video: Protest kicks off outside beef plant in Clare
Additional reporting by Aisling Kiernan A new protest has been started by members of the Beef Plan Movement in Ennis,...
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Rural Life
Beef Plan suspends Slane protest following farmer injury
The Beef Plan Movement has suspended its protest in Slane, Co. Meath, for the rest of the day following an...
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If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Protester struck by vehicle at Beef Plan protest in Slane
A man sustained serious leg injuries when he was struck by a vehicle while protesting as part of the Beef...
Agri Politics
FCI Executive Council backs Beef Plan demonstrations
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has announced its support for the Beef Plan Movement’s ongoing...
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MII hits out at Beef Plan for 'failure to ensure adherence to protocols'
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has written to the Beef Plan Movement to state its “willingness to engage in a constructive...
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Beef Plan protests move to Cavan while Nenagh picket resumes
The Beef Plan Movement protests have spread to further factory sites as the week progresses with pickets establishing outside Liffey...
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Farmer injured while protesting outside beef factory
A farmer who was protesting outside a beef processing facility in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, has been knocked down and injured...
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Pics: Beef Plan protests begin around the country
The Beef Plan Movement officially began its nationwide protest this morning, Monday, July 29, calling on farmers to not trade...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
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Beef Plan holds protest at ministerial visit in Roscommon
A protest was organised by members of the Beef Plan Movement earlier today, Friday, July 26, in Co. Roscommon, in...
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Beef Plan to protest outside Dáil over 'sell-out' Mercosur deal
The Beef Plan Movement is to hold a protest outside Dáil Éireann next week to highlight the “grave concerns” its...
Agri-Business
'Absence of TB Forum invite is disappointing' - Beef Plan
Ahead of the TB Forum meeting next week, members of the Beef Plan Movement have expressed their disappointment that the...
Beef
Calls made for minister to 'fast track' beef exports to China
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in China has resulted in a large percentage of the Chinese sow herd...
Agri Politics
Beef Plan circulates message 'urging' members who to vote for in EU elections
It has emerged that the Beef Plan Movement circulated a message actively endorsing four political candidates in the Midlands-North West Constituency....
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Beef Plan Movement 'to inform Tesco customers of meat margins' in sector
The Beef Plan Movement is set to commence a campaign next weekend that aims “to inform customers in Tesco retail...
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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...
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Farmers 'must mobilise' for Ballinasloe beef protest
If farmers intend to remain in the beef sector, they “must mobilise themselves and travel to Ballinasloe tonight,” Thursday, May...
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Beef Plan about 'getting power back' Ennis meeting hears
The Auburn Lodge Hotel in Ennis, Co. Clare was the venue of choice for the latest meeting of the Beef...
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What do farmers think about the state of the beef industry?
A crowd of well over 500 farmers gathered at Roscommon Mart on Wednesday night, November 7, for the first official...
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'Beef Plan 2018-2025' blueprint calls for reform of farm unions
The farmers behind the draft Beef Plan 2018-2025 have called for a number of changes in a variety of areas...