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High beef prices could be the new normal – ICMSA
Amy Forde
The ICMSA livestock chair said that for years, farmers have been “conditioned” to prices ranging from €3.40/kg to €4.50/kg.
High beef prices could be the new normal – ICMSA
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
12 April 2025 Schemes
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
The maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to cattle over two years of age and at grass from 15 April to 30 September is 14%.
‘Outdated’ caps on valuations after TB must be increased - ICSA
11 April 2025 News
‘Outdated’ caps on valuations after TB must be increased - ICSA
As a stakeholder in the TB forum, the association put forward the proposal for the revised TB strategy and is awaiting on revised proposals from the Department of Agriculture.
Mart buyers light up calf trade
At a time when the supply of beef calves is increasing and prices usually steady or taper off, the 2025 calf trade is defying norms as prices continue in an upward trajectory reports Tommy Moyles
9 April 2025 News
CAP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants
The announcement follows on from the recent opening of the Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme and offers farmers an opportunity to draw down a support payment of up to €1,000 per herd.
9 April 2025 News
My Farming Week: Peter McGee, Ballintra, Co Donegal
On this edition of My Farming Week, we spoke to Donegal suckler and sheep farmer, Peter McGee, who recently had double sextuplet lambs on his farm.
9 April 2025 News
Government’s failure to attend Mercosur meeting ‘unacceptable’ – Sinn Féin
The meeting, convened by France, included 10 European Union countries that have reservations against the deal.
9 April 2025 News
Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced the reopening of the scheme, which has a budget of €25m over four years until 2027 and is co-funded by the European Union.
9 April 2025 News
'Concerning' that Ireland wasn't represented at key Mercosur meeting - ICSA
Ireland must use every possible lever at EU level to oppose the Mercosur trade deal, the ICSA has argued.
8 April 2025 News
Dairy birth registrations finishing season in a stronger manner
A trend of later calving is evident in last week’s birth registrations running over 18% higher than the corresponding week in 2024.
6 April 2025 News
Kepak appoints new chief financial officer
Kepak made the announcement on Thursday that will be effective immediately, seeing Martin take over from Robbie Grogan, who is retiring after 34 years with the business.
3 April 2025 News
Calf prices rise in marts
The constant rise in prices is resulting in more calves being sold at marts this spring at a time when they usually begin to drop off reports Tommy Moyles.
3 April 2025 News