Beef
Northern Minister's focus on beef crisis welcomed
Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson on agriculture Oliver McMullan has said he welcomes the focus being placed by the North’s...
Beef
Agri-Business
Reasons behind Russian ban ‘unclear’
The reasons behind the Russian ban on Irish offal and restrictions of other foods remain unclear, according to the Department...
Beef
When is the right time to spread slurry? Find out tomorrow….
When to spread slurry and where to spread it are two key questions that will be addressed as part of...
Beef
UK government to call beef summit
The UK government is calling a beef summit to discuss the long-term sustainability of the industry. It comes in the wake...
Beef
Grazing grass to the right height
Grazing and grass management will be a key part in the Teagasc Beef Open Day tomorrow. Teagasc advisor Ned Heffernan...
Beef
Clover on the agenda at Beef 2014
Clover will be a key topic in the Grassland Village at Beef 2014. Teagasc grass management experts Paul Phelan and James...
Beef
All roads lead to Grange on Wednesday
Preparations are almost complete for the major beef event of the year, the Teagasc Grange Open Day, which takes place...
Beef
Irish beef imports put pressure on UK trade
Lower priced imports of Irish beef into the UK are making it difficult for British farmers to compete, according to...
Beef
Farming unions meet to discuss beef price issue
Farming union leaders from the Irish Farmers’ Association, Ulster Farmers’ Union, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru, and the National Farmers’ Union met at...
Beef
Out of spec' cattle severely penalised in North, LMC analysis finds
Steers and heifers over 36 months have been quoted a penalty of 60-70p/kg in some Northern Ireland plants while others...
Beef
Key June grass advice for beef farmers
Maintaining good quality swards in June is key, according to the Management Notes on grassland management on beef farmers for June...
Beef
Beef crisis meeting to be held by UK and Irish farm unions
Following urgent discussions held between the UK Farm Unions and IFA Livestock Chairmen on Wednesday it has been confirmed that...
Beef
British farmers protest at ABP plant amid claims over Polish imports
British farming organisation Farmers For Action (FFA) staged a protest last night at ABP’s Shrewsbury plant in England near the...
Beef
Cut silage yields super, but quality dropping
While this year’s silage harvest is ahead of schedule, a lot of grass has headed out and quality is now...
Beef
Steer prices steady at €3.90 - €3.95/kg
The beef trade remains steady week with prices similar to last week on the back of continued strong supply. This...
Beef
Northern Ireland cattle slaughterings in a gradual decline
Northern Ireland cattle slaughterings have been in a state of gradual decline over the last 10 years. According to the...
Beef
Calves account for 65% of live exports so far in 2014
According to figures from the Department of Agriculture’s AIM system live exports of calves are up 12% so far this...
Beef
NI/ROI beef price differential halves
According to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) the beef price differential between Northern Ireland and the Republic has halved...
