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Bord Bia defends need for quality assurance change
Declan O’Brien
Irish produce is competing in UK, European and global markets where domestic produce is required to meet ever higher standards, senior Bord Bia staff told the Sligo meeting.
25 September 2024 Markets
Revamp of Bord Bia schemes on the cards
Adam Woods has the latest on the overhaul of the Bord Bia quality assurance scheme.
25 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.
Beef price gap widens despite sterling strength
Huge price gap between Irish and UK beef price makes persuading Irish farmers on the value of an enhanced quality assurance scheme a tough sell.
25 September 2024 News
Higher bar for Irish Grass-Fed Beef PGI
The PGI secured for Irish grass fed beef comes with tighter conditions than apply for beef PGIs in Scotland, Wales and south west England.
5 June 2024 News