Organisation: United States Department of Agriculture

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business

Kepak approved to distribute burgers in the US

It makes the Co Meath based company the first European meat processor to be awarded United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval.

farming

Dutch cow cull could affect beef trade as much as dairy market

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farming

Farm joy at letter from America

farming

Cheaper now than next spring to address any feed deficit

business

Warning GM plants cause surge in disease-resistant weeds and insects

US plays down mad cow disease risk

Food safety experts played down the risk of mad cow disease entering America's food supply, a day after a government agency detected the first new case of the disease in the US since 2006.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

American study offers insight on retail split

Have you heard of William Hahn?

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012

Food policymakers’ dilemma

THE dilemma for food policymakers was never clearer.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2010

IFA calls on European Commission to reinstate ban on Brazilian beef

THE Irish Farmers Association yesterday called on the European Commission to reinstate a full ban on Brazilian beef imports.

Tue, 25 May, 2010

US predicts EU will act over growing dairy supply and low competitiveness

THE United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has predicted that the European Commission will move to boost the dairy industry early in 2009.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2008

Dawn Foods to team up with Minerva

A €30 million joint venture between Dawn Farm Foods, based in Naas, Co Kildare, and Minerva Sao Paulo, one of Brazil’s largest beef producers and exporters, was announced yesterday.

Sat, 17 Mar, 2007

Beef up food security, IFA warns EU

BRAZILIAN beef imports into Europe are being driven on the back of rainforests being destroyed, which in turn is a major contributor to global warming, the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has claimed.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2007

Jackson accused of animal cruelty

Michael Jackson has been accused of animal cruelty by activist campaigners who are demanding an official investigation into conditions at his Neverland ranch.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2006

Enfer Scientific develops BSE test for the US

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given approval to the BSE test developed by Irish biotechnology company Enfer Scientific.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

EU tests alternative method to dispose of BSE waste

AN alternative method to incineration for the disposal of BSE risk material is being scientifically examined by the European Union.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2003