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Atypical BSE case knocks China beef exports once more
Declan O’Brien
This is the third time in four years that Ireland has been excluded from the Chinese beef market because of problems with BSE.
Atypical BSE case knocks China beef exports once more
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
3 October 2024 News
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
The investment aims to enhance market access, quality and efficiency, while positioning the factory as a central hub for exporting Irish meat.
Over 38% of TB herds bought in their cattle
2 October 2024 News
Over 38% of TB herds bought in their cattle
Close to 470,000 head of cattle were traded by cattle dealers and agents in 2023.
With over €2,100 TAMS aid available for bale shears, what brand should you buy?
With the TAMS III grant aid continuing to attract farmers’ interest in bale shears with plastic-retaining devices, Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott look at the options on the Irish market.
2 October 2024 Farm machinery
Industry must 'remain vigilant' for bluetongue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that the Department of Agriculture is working on preventing the disease entering the country.
2 October 2024 News
Mayo farmer saving 60% on time and 20% on material with straw blower
Mayo dairy farmer Keith O’Boyle purchased a new VDMJ straw blower 12 months ago and claims that the machine is saving 60% on time and 20% on material. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
2 October 2024 Farm machinery
More still needs to be done in Budget 2026 - INHFA
The Government announced it is to continue with the Sheep Welfare Scheme and increase funding to farmers by €5/ewe.
1 October 2024 News
No justification for 47c/kg beef price gap – IFA
It comes at UK and EU prices have surged and a deficit of 47c/kg has opened up between Irish beef prices and the Bord Bia Prime Export Benchmark price.
1 October 2024 News
Watch: meat industry launches video on steps taken to meet 2030 targets
ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak and Liffey Meats detail sustainability measures including genotyping and early finishing.
30 September 2024 News
Three farmer questions answered on bluetongue
The AHDB in England recently hosted a webinar for farmers on the bluetongue virus, answering a number of farmer questions.
29 September 2024 News
National cattle herd over 170,000 head lower on 1 August 2024
The number of dairy and dairy-cross animals was almost 160,000 head lower with dairy cow or replacement heifer numbers falling by 80,000 head and dairy males by a similar figure.
28 September 2024 News
Bluetongue confirmed in three imported sheep in Wales
The sheep had been moved to Wales from eastern England, where the virus is circulating.
27 September 2024 News