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Calf export trade witnessed plenty of change in 2024
Tommy Moyles
The market for Irish calves on the continent has witnessed a number a changes in 2024 but remains on track to be one of the highest on record.
9 October 2024 News
Use budget money to close out BVD scheme – IFA
In Budget 2025, Minister Paschal Donohue announced €10m in funding for additional animal health measures including a possible IBR vaccination and advice program.
9 October 2024 Letters
Letter regarding the potential IBR programme
"We are too important an industry not to heed known risks." - Mike Magan, Killashee, Co Longford
Schemes update: 23,720 applications to National Beef Welfare Scheme
Scheme more popular in 2024 with over 7,000 more suckler farmers applying by the deadline of 24 September.
7 October 2024 News
Reducing stress on man and beast
Justin Walsh runs a one-man operation and manages a herd of 95 beef cows and heifers at the foot of the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, along with his farming business, Justin also weighs cattle for ICBF.
4 October 2024 Advertisers' anouncements
Editorial: Budget 2025 aimed at wooing farming vote
It’s imperative the Minister keeps his eye on the ball, even with a general election looming.
2 October 2024 Viewpoints
Minister keeps door open to further tightening of agri reliefs for investors
Up to now, it was only the individual inheriting the land that had to own the land for six years to avail of the relief.
2 October 2024 News
Farming News: Bord Bia scheme changes, cattle trade and UK bluetongue update
Get the latest farming news from our news team.
27 September 2024 News
New IBR scheme in Budget 2025
Funding is being sought to fast-track an IBR scheme in light of the imminent threat to calf exports to the Netherlands in spring 2025.
25 September 2024 News
Live exports hit record levels in 2024
Adam Woods has the latest on live exports and how 2024 is shaping up to be a record year for exports.
25 September 2024 Markets
IBR present in almost 50% of suckler herds
The current herd-level prevalence albeit high, reflects a decrease from previous findings.
31 July 2024 News
Autumn calves locked out beef welfare scheme
Adam Woods has the latest on the new beef welfare scheme, including why autumn-born calves already sold won’t qualify for some of the payment.
10 July 2024 Breeding & health