Farmers welcome timely reopening of US beef trade
Farm sector leaders have welcomed the decision by the US government to reopen its markets to Irish beef imports, the first EU member state to regain access after 15 years of BSE-related trade bans.
The news follows a successful inspection by the US authorities of Ireland’s beef production systems in July last year. Farmer groups said the €1/kg rise in US beef prices in the last year present a real opportunity for Irish grass-based beef exports. US beef prices now stand at €4.70/€4.80/kg.
