Organisation: IFA National Livestock

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Coveney urged to hold summit on income crisis affecting bull farmers
Coveney urged to hold summit on income crisis affecting bull farmers
With farmers facing losses of up to €200 per head on bull beef, the IFA wants Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to host a beef summit with meat factories, the IFA, Bord Bia, and Teagasc.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

Tough year for cattle farmers
It’s a nervous time for cattle farmers — not helped by this year’s livestock price trends. The beef industry needs to act to avoid a scenario of Ireland’s quality beef sector missing out on an opportunity to supply what is fast becoming a luxury food market.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2013

Tight supplies and high demand will keep beef prices strong, says IFA

Strong beef prices will continue, driven by tight supplies and very buoyant demand, said IFA national livestock committee chairman Henry Burns.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2013

IFA urges winter beef finishers to hold tough on cattle prices

WINTER beef finishers must dig in on cattle prices and reject the scare-mongering and concerted efforts of factories and agents to undermine beef market confidence and cattle prices, cautions the Irish Farmers Association.

Sat, 29 Jan, 2011

Price increase for tight supply

Marts: Strong demand for a tight supply of cattle set the agenda for a price battle between producers and processors yesterday as trade resumed for the first full week of the new year as producers took control of the trade.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2008

Beef breed boost from last National Envelope before full decoupling
FUNDING for the beef heifer slaughter premium and top-up payments for replacement and dry suckler heifers will continue from the National Envelope.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2003

IFA says beef imports passed off as Irish

The Irish Farmers Association has alleged certain beef imports into Ireland are being passed of as Irish.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2003

Irish and French unite to reject beef proposals
FRENCH and Irish farm leaders have come together to outline their strong opposition to the Fischler mid-term review proposals on beef.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2002

Meat processors issue costs warning
CLASHES over the rising costs of producing quality meat are on the horizon, a weekend conference was warned.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2002

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