N.Ireland
Under review: UK's live export ban comes one step closer
A consultation has been launched on the effects of a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter...
Live Exports
Beef
Buying intensifies as exporter sources bulls for Turkey
A livestock-carrying vessel is expected to dock in Ireland over the coming days. The boat, once loaded, will set sail...
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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
No immediate plans to invite live exporters to Beef Forum meetings
There are no immediate plans to invite live exporters to partake in Beef Forum meetings, according to the Minister for...
Beef
Over 1,000 Friesian bulls to set sail for Libya
Over 1,000 Friesian bulls will be exported to Libya next week under a contract arranged by Supreme Livestock – a...
Dairy
35,000 calves expected to travel to the continent on replacement ferry
It is expected that in the region of 35,000 calves will be exported via the replacement ferry on the Rosslare-to-Cherbourg route...
Beef
Capacity of replacement ferry to carry calves for export 'remains an issue'
The capacity of the recently-confirmed replacement ferry to carry calves for live export remains an issue, according to the Irish Cattle...
Dairy
Replacement ferry gets green light to carry calves for live export
It has been confirmed that the ferry which is set to replace the Stena Horizon has been given the green...
Dairy
Stena Line still awaiting approval to carry calves for live export
Stena Line is still awaiting approval to carry animals for live export on the vessel that is set to replace...
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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...
Beef
Changes to Turkish live export rules could benefit Irish farmers
It was confirmed today that private-sector buyers in Turkey will be permitted to import cattle for fattening from May onwards. The...
Beef
Turkish importers 'very satisfied' with the quality of Irish cattle
Turkish importers of Irish cattle have been “very satisfied” with the quality of Irish cattle, according to the Minister of...
Dairy
Clock is ticking in race to find replacement live export vessel
The clock continues to tick in the race to find a replacement vessel to carry live export trucks from Ireland...
N.Ireland
Live export ban a 'non-starter' for NI industry
Banning the live export of farm animals would be “completely unworkable” for the farming industry, Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Barclay...
Agri-Business
Live exports: 'Loosening of specifications might facilitate more trade to Turkey'
Loosening certain specifications with regards to live exports could facilitate more trade to Turkey, according to the Minister for Agriculture,...
Agri-Business
Could Irish Ferries' new vessel prove important for live exports?
The completed hull of Irish Ferries’ new cruise ferry – W. B. Yeats – was recently launched into the water at the...
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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
Concerns grow over threat to calf exports
Concerns are growing among farmers over the lack of confirmation regarding a vessel to carry calves for export to the...
Beef
'The ongoing search for new, non-EU markets for livestock is a priority'
The ongoing search for new, non-EU markets for livestock is a priority, according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and...
Beef
New ferry service from Cork could provide an avenue for live exports
It is possible that a new ferry service from Cork to northern Spain could provide an avenue for live exports....
Dairy
Fulfilling requirements hasn't been 'plain sailing' for live export ship
It hasn’t been ‘plain sailing‘ for the potential replacement vessel for the ferry which generally carries live export trucks on...