TheCattleSite Latest News: Ireland
22 July 2021
Glanbia Ireland farmers commit to a 30% reduction in carbon intensity by 2030Glanbia Ireland also commits to 30% absolute reduction from processing sites....
18 June 2021
Ireland’s Kerry Group to sell meat and meals business to Pilgrim’s PrideIrish food firm Kerry Group Plc announced that it would sell its British and Irish Consumer Foods’ Meats and Meals business to US poultry processor Pilgrim’s Pride Corp for €819 million ($975 million)....
15 June 2021
Irish food and drinks sector posts promising export figures to UK in new reportDespite Brexit and COVID-19 identified amongst the top risks for the Irish food and drinks sector, 1 in 3 Irish businesses surveyed recorded an uplift in retail sales during COVID-19 and almost half of all Irish companies exporting to the UK anticipate...
03 May 2021
CHECS to change Johne's disease testing rulesChanges to Johne’s disease testing protocols which may affect subsequent herd Risk Levels have been announced by CHECS, which sets industry standards for cattle disease control across UK and Ireland....
27 April 2021
Irish farmers have three more days to join Organic Farming Scheme Irish Minister of State Pippa Hackett is reminding farmers who are interested in transitioning to organic production should submit their applications to the Organic Farming Scheme. ...
19 April 2021
Irish beef: what's the outlook for 2021?Irish cattle slaughter (incl. cows and calves) reached 1.9 million head in 2020, up 2% from the year before, according to data from the Central Statistics Office. This contributed to a 2% rise in Irish beef production for the year, with 633,400 tonnes...
09 April 2021
Research suggests link between Ireland's rising sika deer populations and bovine TB infectionsNew research from Trinity College Dublin establishes a correlation between rising sika deer populations and outbreaks of bovine TB. ...
07 April 2021
Irish offer expertise in building sustainable national food systemsIrish agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue has unveiled Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI), an initiative that shares Irish agri-food expertise internationally....
12 March 2021
Half of meat plant inspections in Ireland show breaches of employment lawIreland’s Department of Enterprise, Trade Employment says that almost €184,000 in outstanding wages were recovered for employees after inspections....
10 March 2021
Celebrate St Patrick's Day at home with Irish beef Bord Bia launches "the great St Patrick's Day feast" with top chefs and premium butcher to showcase the best in Irish beef and produce. ...
04 March 2021
Ireland may need 140 extra vets to certify beef exports to UKIreland’s Department of Agriculture estimates that an additional 130 to 140 vets are needed to handle the extra herd health certificates on beef exports to the United Kingdom from 1 April....
12 February 2021
Hemp for a Sustainable Future – Teagasc award at BTYSTE 2021 announcedCian Walsh, a transition year student at St. Brogan's College, Kilbrogan, Bandon, County Cork, has been announced as the winner of the Teagasc award at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2021 (BTYSTE)....
09 February 2021
What does the Brexit deal mean for the Irish beef sector?After years of uncertainty since the Brexit referendum in 2016, a deal on the future relations between the European Union and the UK has finally been sealed....
04 February 2021
Irish Farmers Association calls for in-depth analysis of EU Green DealThe President of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has called for the Minister for Agriculture to conduct an impact analysis of the EU’s Farm to Fork and biodiversity strategies to account for economic and social implications of the policies....
03 February 2021
Body Condition Scoring and Minerals Vital Pre-CalvingKeith Fahy, Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare outlines and recommends body condition scoring of suckler cows in the run up to calving. As minerals in silage can vary, Keith also stresses the importance of feeding minerals 4 to 6 weeks prior to calving...
29 December 2020
Ireland breathes sigh of relief as “least bad” Brexit deal clinchedIrish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin has expressed relief on 24 December after the UK and European Union agreed a last-minute trade deal....
15 December 2020
Bord Bia works with top chefs to support independent butchers with launch of grass-fed Christmas Feasts CampaignTop chefs from across the UK have collaborated with Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) to help support the nation’s independent butchers and inspire consumers to try new grass-fed Irish beef cuts and cuisines this festive season....
14 December 2020
Ireland establishes support scheme for Irish firms in case of no-deal BrexitIreland is working on a financial support scheme to help food exporters maintain their share in the British market in the event of a “no-deal” exit for Britain from the European Union, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney was quoted as saying on Sunday...
11 December 2020
Irish farmers will take the biggest economic hit because of Brexit – IFAWhen speaking to a government committee on agriculture, Irish Farmers Association President Tim Cullinan warned that farmers will face major challenges due to market upsets stemming from Brexit....
12 November 2020
Irish Farmers Association vows to reject additional licensing requirements for dairy farmersThe Irish Farmers Association Dairy Chairman Tom Phelan issued a news release stressing that diary farmers should not face additional licensing from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), contradicting media reports. ...
09 November 2020
IFA criticises Ireland's bovine TB strategy The Irish Farmers Association says that increasing pre-movement tests will not solve Ireland's TB problem. ...
14 October 2020
New campaign hopes to give grass-fed Irish beef an edge Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is launching a big impact marketing campaign placing grass-fed Irish beef in the spotlight this autumn in a bid to drive awareness of its premium qualities and Ireland’s unique grass-fed production systems...
01 October 2020
Bord Bia launches world’s first scientifically supported Grass Fed Standard for BeefBord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has launched a Grass Fed Standard for Beef, the world’s first on a national scale, that allows it to track and verify the percentage of grass consumed in the diet of Irish beef herds....
21 September 2020
“Agri-Food Companies Must Get Ready for Brexit” - Urgent Message to StakeholdersThe Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., has called on companies in the agri-food and fisheries sectors to urgently complete their preparations for the new trading arrangements that will pertain between the EU and UK...
10 September 2020
Ireland suspends coronavirus testing at meat plants as demand for tests increasesIreland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has suspended COVID-19 testing for meat plant workers as demand for screening increases and capacity is stretched....
10 August 2020
Ireland makes payments on calf investment scheme Agriculture Minister Calleary announces that payments have commenced under the Calf Investment Scheme....
06 August 2020
Ireland unveils COVID-19 relief for beef finishersMinister Calleary has announced the details of €50 million Beef Finisher Payment scheme, highlighting his support for the 42,000 farmers who were impacted by the economic fallout of COVID-19....
01 August 2020
Ireland’s cattle trade shows that factories can afford to pay more for meatIreland’s strong cattle trade shows that, “factories can afford to pay more,” according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)....
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