Beef
IBLA 'fully backs' Simmental society move on ICBF evaluations
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has said that it “fully backs” decisions made at the recent annual general...
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Beef
IBLA: New suckler committee to be established
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has confirmed it intends to establish a new suckler committee to “help with...
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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 seeking halt of Irish livestock imports over bluetongue risk
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has called for a temporary ban of livestock imports into the island of...
Agri Politics
IBLA questions Bord Bia SBLAS requirement for PGI beef
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) is questioning the requirement for farmers supplying Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) ‘Irish Grass...
Sheep
IBLA urges processors to offer forward contracts to sheep farmers
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has said “it is time” for meat processers to offer forward supply contracts...
Beef
Minister urged to intervene in controversy over ICBF indexes
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is being urged to intervene in the controversy surrounding changes to beef...
Beef
'More questions than ever before' on beef indices - IBLA
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has said there “now appears to be more questions than answers” on the...
Beef
IBLA hits €5,000 funding for legal advice on ICBF injunction
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has successfully hit its €5,000 funding target to cover the costs of legal...
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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...
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IBLA to raise funds to seek injunction against ICBF
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) is set to proceed with seeking an injunction against the Irish Cattle Breeding...
Beef
Meeting to be held to discuss possible injunction on beef indices
A meeting will take place in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, next week, to discuss the possibility of seeking a court injunction...
Beef
IBLA considers seeking court injunction on new beef indices
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has said that it is considering seeking an injunction from the courts in...
Beef News
Lack of consultation on beef index changes raised at IBLA meeting
Representatives from beef breed societies have voiced their anger about a lack of consultation in advance of beef breeding index...
Sheep
IBLA to highlight forward contracts for sheep farmers
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) have announced details of an information night for sheep farmers to highlight the...
Beef
IBLA: Farmers should get contracts to ensure fair price
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has stated that before farmers fill sheds with cattle or lambs, they should look...
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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...
Rural Life
Video: Farmers seek compensation after Shannon flooding
Farmers affected by flooding from the River Shannon are asking for compensation after what one farmer described as “hundreds of...
Dairy News
IBLA seeks assurances from minister about calf welfare
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has written to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue,...
Agri-Business
IBLA encourages members to support ICSA sheep protest
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has encouraged its members to support a protest organised by the Irish Cattle...
Agri-Business
IBLA: Factory agents may send flowers and chocolates to farmers
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has suggested that farmers can expect as much as flowers and chocolates from...