Wexford man new livestock chairman
IFA President Padraig Walshe thanked the Co Kilkenny farmer for his role in delivery of the campaign on EU beef import standards which will limit Brazilian beef imports to only 300 farms; an €80 per cow payment from the new Suckler Cow Welfare and Quality scheme; a €17m payback to farmers from the special beef premium overshoot campaign and his work to protect the live export trade.
Michael Doran from Duncormick, Co Wexford, has been elected to take over as National Livestock Chairman on January 29.
A suckler and beef finisher, Michael Doran also farms sheep and cereals with his wife, Ciara, and parents James and Catherine Doran.
A major increase in beef cattle prices to restore viability to livestock farming is his number one priority.
“Cattle supplies will be very tight in the new year, and with the severe restrictions on imports from Brazil, secured by the IFA, this should drive an immediate and substantial increase in cattle prices,” said Mr Doran.
He said the challenges facing the livestock sector are immense and he was very determined and committed to secure a viable future for livestock farmers.
