Mixed reactions to ICBF contribution agreement

Beef and suckler farmers should be consulted before Ireland settles on a breeding strategy based upon the New Zealand model, says ICSA suckler chairman John Halley.

The ICSA wants a debate on breeding strategy to take place before November 1, the start date for a new 38c contribution on the sale of cattle tags, from approved tag suppliers, toward the funding of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has made an agreement with approved cattle tag supply companies to contribute 38c to ICBF on new tags from November 1.