Agri-Business
Climate targets without suckler herd reduction 'almost impossible'
The chair of the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group, Prof. Thia Hennessy believes it will be “very challenging” for...
Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group
Beef
Factories commit to incentives for beef farmers to cut emissions
A report set to be published by Meat Industry Ireland (MII) this morning (Thursday, February 9) will outline that 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...
Agri-Business
Minister should not progress with Food Vision reports - Cullinan
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, should not...
Agri-Business
Suckler cow 'anchor' of beef sector - McConalogue
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine is scheduled to meet with various stakeholders from the Food Vision Beef...
Beef
Sinn Féin rails against suckler reduction at ICMSA AGM
Sinn Féin has come out against recommendations from the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group to reduce the number of...
Environment
Water quality 'a raw nerve for ordinary citizens' - Woulfe
The former CEO of one of the country’s leading dairy processors has said that water quality is one of the...
Agri-Business
Minister urged to re-engage with Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine has been urged to “put money on the table” in relation to proposals...
Agri-Business
Beef farmers to get €42 million in support payments
An estimated 30,000 suckler and beef farmers are set to receive €42 million in payments from two support schemes, 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
MII rejects Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group report
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has said that it cannot accept the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group report which was...
Beef News
ICSA wants negotiation over Food Vision group report
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has said that it is reserving its position on the Food Vision...
Beef News
New report suggests €1,350/cow payment to cut suckler numbers
The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group has published its final report today (Wednesday, November 30). The report puts forward...
Agri-Business
Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group final report published
The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group has identified nine measures that could “reduce greenhouse gas emissions” in its final...
Agri Politics
Minister urged to intervene in Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group 'impasse'
Macra has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to intervene in the Food Vision Beef and Sheep...
Beef
Minister called on to run regional meetings on Food Vision report
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been called on to hold regional meetings on the Food...
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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 News
ICSA: Food Vision Beef and Sheep report 'increasingly likely' to be fully rejected
Following a meeting of the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group, it was looking “increasingly likely” the report will be...
Beef
'IFA will not sign up' to Food Vision Beef and Sheep report
The Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group’s final report contains “no plans to develop a viable suckler and beef sector”,...
Beef
INHFA walks away from Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has walked away from the Food Vision Beef and Sheep Group over...
Beef News
Reducing suckler herd will 'do nothing' to support farmers - Macra
Young farmers’ group Macra has said that reducing the suckler herd, in order to meet climate commitments, will “do nothing”...