Beef
Revealed: See inside new ship to bring 5,000 calves/week
Agriland can reveal exclusive details on a new livestock-carrier vessel that is planned to arrive in Waterford Port in April...
Calf Exports
Agri-Business
'Significant implications' for calf exports under EU proposals - Bord Bia CEO
Proposed new legislation by the European Commission on the protection of animals during transport will have “significant implications for Irish...
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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...
Dairy News
Plans for new boat to take 5,000 calves/week next spring
Plans are currently being finalised to introduce a custom-built livestock carrier boat in spring 2025 that will have the initial...
Dairy
Minister seeking money to address IBR in Budget 2025
Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Charlie McConalogue is seeking money in Budget 2025 in relation to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis...
Beef News
Table: Which 8 countries bought 194,000 Irish dairy calves in 2024?
Customers from eight different countries have purchased over 194,000 Irish dairy calves to date this year, according to Department of...
Dairy News
Scallan: New markets needed as calf trade with Netherlands to end
One of the country’s leading calf buyers has warned that “new markets will be needed” for the Irish dairy calves...
Dairy
Plan for strict restrictions on calf exports to Netherlands from 2026
Calf exports from Ireland to the Netherlands could face strict new rules from January 2026 which could see the trade...
Beef
2024 calf exports surpass 110,000 head - back 14%
The total calf exports from Ireland to date this year has surpassed 110,000 head, according to the latest figures from...
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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
Irish calf export numbers down 16% to date this year
Latest figures show the calf export numbers from Ireland have fallen by 16% or 18,354 head to date this year....
Agri-Business
Bord Bia: Opportunity to enhance Irish veal production 'over time'
The newly appointed chair designate of Bord Bia has said that there is a opportunity for Ireland to enhance its...
Agri-Business
MEP 'deeply concerned' over Dutch minister's comments on Irish calf imports
Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said he is “deeply concerned” at the level of “misinformation” being spread in the...
Beef News
Table: How many calves have been exported this year?
Latest figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) show that a total of 73,349 calves have...
Beef
Dutch parliament told that the import of calves from Ireland is 'increasing'
The Dutch parliament has heard that “the import of calves from Ireland is increasing every year”. The Minister of Agriculture,...
Dairy News
60% drop in Irish dairy calf exports to date this year
Irish dairy calf exports have fallen by 60% in the first nine weeks of this year compared to the same...
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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...
Dairy News
Calf exporters see ferry bookings cancelled this week
Calf exporters using ferry services from Ireland to Cherbourg, France, this week have been informed that their bookings have been...
Beef
'Stop importing calves from Ireland'- Dutch politicianÂ
A motion to review the imports of calves to the Netherlands was recently passed in the Dutch House of Representatives....
Dairy
Calf exporters seek co-op support to fly calves to Europe
Agriland has learned some of the countries main calf exporters are currently considering the feasibility of flying calves to market...
Dairy News
Growing concerns about calf-export capacity this season
A number of calf exporters have expressed concerns regarding the number of calves that vessels sailing from Ireland to mainland...