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Agribusiness
Second beef PGI in gestation just as first crosses the line
Phelim O'Neill
We have waited a lifetime for one beef PGI - now a second one could be on its way,
29 November 2023 News
Specifications finalised for Irish Grass Fed Beef PGI
Minister McConalogue has welcomed the official approval of the PGI, stating that it will add value to Irish beef exports.
25 October 2023 Breeding & health
Lying space requirements for housed cattle
Adam Woods takes a look at lying space requirements for cattle being housed this winter.
Kit shed buyer guide: the dos and don’ts
Kit sheds can be a good value for money option, though specifications and quality should be thoroughly checked.
11 October 2023 Buildings
Beef farmers hit with ‘indirect’ price cuts - ICMSA
While beef prices have increased, the ICMSA has pointed out that farmers are losing out in other ways when it comes to weight limits and bonuses.
5 September 2023 News
Farm Buildings Are On The Move!
Tom Fallon, Teagasc Farm Buildings and Infrastructure Specialist, talks about some of the changes we have seen in farm building specifications over the last number of years.
23 August 2023 Farm buildings
IFA defends malting barley price amid ‘frustrating’ drying charge worries
The IFA expects “very significant premium for Irish malting barley” this year, expressing concerns over a “frustrating” €10/t drying charge.
3 August 2023 News
Push to get scheme applicants into SBLAS
Membership of SBLAS is essential for farmer access to the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme, writes Damien Murray, Origin Green producer liaison and standard co-ordinator at Bord Bia.
13 July 2023 Advertisers' anouncements
Run on barn owl boxes as ACRES deadline nears
Those who have opted to install owl boxes as part of the ACRES scheme have just three weeks left to do so.
12 July 2023 Schemes
Run on barn owl boxes as ACRES deadline nears
Those who have opted to install owl boxes as part of the ACRES scheme have just three weeks left to do so.
10 July 2023 News
Sheep processors urged to ‘redouble’ efforts to access US market
Sheep factories were initially unable to meet the specifications required by the US market, but progress is being made, according to Minister Martin Heydon.
24 June 2023 News
Specifications for new TAMS items 'currently being drawn up'
The Department has stated that specifications for some of the new items for TAMS III are currently being created.
21 June 2023 Schemes