Mixed responses to new cattle tags from farming groups

ICSA has given a guarded welcome to the Department of Agriculture’s decision to move to an approval process for the supply of cattle tags.

The department said it has met potential tag suppliers and has invited them to apply to supply bovine identification ear tags.

Following a meeting with department officials, ICSA president Patrick Kent said it was vital there would be real competition as soon as the new regime commences on November 1.