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Nitrates dominates first election hustings
Pat O'Toole
Grace O'Sullivan was the only candidate who failed to openly support the retention of the nitrates derogation next year at the IFA's European election hustings in Fermoy.
1 May 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: another big week for bullock trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
1 May 2024 News
Irish livestock hauliers fined in France
A spokesperson for the RSA said their transport officials’ role was to “observe their French counterparts when they were inspecting Irish registered commercial vehicles”.
Revamp of EU animal transport rules of ‘critical importance’ to Ireland
Although the proposals have not been a focus at EU level since they were put forward, ensuring Irish livestock's access to the common market is the main priority, TDs have heard.
29 April 2024 News
Irish livestock hauliers targeted with fines in Cherbourg - ICSA
The ICSA said it is seeking clarification around the on-the-spot traffic offence fines issued to livestock hauliers in France, which it understands range from €1,500 to €12,500.
25 April 2024 News
Factories not offering a better beef price is unacceptable – IFA
IFA national livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said key market indicators and the supplies of finished cattle justify stronger beef prices.
12 April 2024 News
Exporters continue to light up mart rings
Adam Woods has the latest on the mart trade and beef trade.
3 April 2024 Markets
Rises in beef price must continue – IFA
The IFA is urging farmers to "sell hard" as factories try to fill orders to meet demand and say that the price rises of 10c/kg that were seen last week must continue.
22 March 2024 News
Shorthorn Express sets sail with 2,300 bulls
Adam Woods has the latest on the live export trade and news of an increase in beef quotes this week.
13 March 2024 Markets
Martbids Database: weanling trade on fire
Adam Woods takes a look at the Irish Farmers Journal Martbids Database to check out how the mart trade is going.
13 March 2024 Markets
Heavy bulls wanted for Algeria
Adam Woods has news on a big boost for live exports with Curzon exports securing an Algerian deal.
21 February 2024 Markets
Beef prices: factories continue to apply pressure to trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory prices for finished animals.
20 February 2024 Markets