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Darren Carty on 17 Oct 2021
Global sheep prices running 56c/kg to €1.66/kg higher year on year
France is currently the highest prices market at €7.56/kg while New Zealand is recording the greatest increase with prices running €1.66/kg above the corresponding period in 2020.
Adam Woods on 13 Oct 2021
Beef Trends: prime cattle supply drops
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished stock.
Adam Woods on 06 Oct 2021
Positive backend forecast for beef price
Adam Woods has some details on why the 2021 backend is pointing to a positive one for beef price.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Consumers asked to support local potato growers
IFA potato chair Thomas McKeown said the year had been challenging for potato growers, particularly those supplying the volatile foodservice sector.
Adam Woods on 06 Oct 2021
Beef Trends: British orders for Irish beef flow in
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished stock.
The Dealer on 06 Oct 2021
Bord Bia moving out
Bord Bia will be moving out of its headquarters later this year, The Dealer has been informed.
on 01 Oct 2021
Get cooking for National Potato Day
National Potato Day is all about celebrating the potato and all the wonderful feelings that come with creating dishes with this versatile vegetable writes Ilka Denker.
on 01 Oct 2021
Get cooking for National Potato Day
National Potato Day is all about celebrating the potato and all the wonderful feelings that come with creating dishes with this versatile vegetable writes Ilka Denker.
Rachel Donovan on 01 Oct 2021
Support Irish producers on National Potato Day - IFA
Consumers must be more aware of the origin of the potatoes they buy, as imports can erode the Irish market.
Rachel Donovan on 30 Sep 2021
Return of Bord Bia trade shows in Europe
Minister Heydon will lead the in-person trade visit to Anuga in Germany, which is one of the leading global trade fairs.
Phelim O'Neill on 29 Sep 2021
Production won’t be sacrificed to cut emissions outside Europe
The UN food systems summit was the set piece political occasion, but work on achieving a global position to combine sustainability with the need for food is just beginning.
Janine Kennedy on 28 Sep 2021
Celebrate National Potato Day with this decadent soup
Creamy, silky-smooth and just a little bit spicy – this soup has it all, writes Janine Kennedy.
Caoimhe Harney on 24 Sep 2021
Origin Green farmers cut their carbon footprint by 18%
Bord Bia's Origin Green progress update report 2021, which outlines that farmers who were part of the programme displayed a significant reduction in emissions and carbon footprint reduction.
Caoimhe Harney on 22 Sep 2021
Olympic gold medallist launches healthy-eating campaign
Minister McConalogue and Olympic champion Kellie Harrington have launched back-to-school healthy-eating campaigns at the boxer’s former school.
Amy Forde on 15 Sep 2021
Hill farmers seek grants for drones in Budget 2022
In its pre-budget submission, the INHFA also called for up to €4m/year for the marking and development of a naturally reared suckler beef.
Amy Forde on 15 Sep 2021
Northern Ireland sheepmeat labelled as origin Ireland
The factory relabelled the product with the correct label and put controls in place to prevent the same issue occurring again.
Phelim O'Neill on 10 Sep 2021
Meat industry entering the third age
From shipping carcases to quality assurance and now sustainable production, Irish farmers have continued to raise the bar.
Adam Woods on 08 Sep 2021
Farmer fury over interest charge on BEAM clawback
There has been an angry reaction to the BEAM clawback letters issued this week. Adam Woods has more.
on 08 Sep 2021
Market Insights: meat exports show lower volumes, higher values
Irish meat exports have performed strongly in 2021, despite lower volumes being exported, according to recently released CSO (Central Statistics Office) figures.
Amy Forde on 08 Sep 2021
IFA seeks €100/head calf-rearing scheme in CAP
Such a scheme would expand the scope of the current Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme and include farmers who rear all beef animals, the IFA said.