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More than 9% fewer sheep slaughtered so far this year - CSO
James Hanly
That’s according to the latest Central Statistics Office data for livestock slaughterings, which shows that more than 268,000 fewer heads were slaughtered so far this year.
More than 9% fewer sheep slaughtered so far this year - CSO
Gorman says Mercosur is not a ‘done deal’
19 December 2024 News
Gorman says Mercosur is not a ‘done deal’
The Irish Farmers Association president was discussing the Mercosur deal with Olof Gill, the spokesperson for the European Commission for trade, on Clare Byrne Live on Thursday.
Seán McNamara elected to lead ICSA for second term
18 December 2024 News
Seán McNamara elected to lead ICSA for second term
The Westmeath farmer was reelected president of the drystock farmers’ association on Wednesday evening.
Vets secure extra €2m for TB testing
Adam Woods exclusive details of a new deal which will see vets getting an extra €12.8 million in state funding over the next three years.
18 December 2024 News
EU beef output to fall over next decade
The EU is forecast to be home to almost 8% fewer sucklers in 10 years' time as environmental regulations and low profitability impact beef farmers.
18 December 2024 News
Mercosur ‘not a cars-for-beef swap’
The Commission's line is that EU dairy stands to gain from a trade deal with Mercosur.
18 December 2024 News
Commercial beef value does work, ICBF maintains
Factory data from over 60,000 Angus-cross steers from the dairy herd has proved that the commercial beef value (CBV) does work the ICBF diary breeding and genetic conference heard last week.
18 December 2024 News
A look under the bonnet of Ireland’s future AD plants
Stephen Robb profiles some of the large-scale anaerobic digestion plants in development around the country
18 December 2024 Renewables
New TB study to look at badger interactions with cattle
The project is one of 21 new policy-focused research projects which will share €4m in funding in 2025.
17 December 2024 News
Asba Meats fined €1,000 and to pay court costs for non-payment for cattle
The civil case was brought by the Agri-Food Regulator following a complaint by the farmer who was not paid for his cattle. Gordon Deegan reports
16 December 2024 News
Commission's 'special mission' to 'engage' with Irish farmers on Mercosur
A delegation is to travel to Ireland early next year to hear farming organisations' concerns on Mercosur.
16 December 2024 News
‘Landmark deal’ - Brazilian and Argentinian farmers react to Mercosur agreement
The farm organisations representing Brazilian and Argentinian farmers have, unsurprisingly, reacted positively to the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
15 December 2024 News