Good signs for live cattle exports to Italian market

Prospects for live cattle exports to Italy are looking positive, said IFA director of livestock Kevin Kinsella.

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016 - 00:00

Joe Dermody

Speaking at Fier Agricola trade fair in Verona, Italy, Mr Kinsella said Ireland can significantly grow its live exports to Italy from a base of 25,000 head in 2015.

In the past, Ireland exported up to 75,000 head to Italy.

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