http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. Reports from Brussels and Ottawa suggest that negotiations between the European Union and Canada over a trade agreement are coming close to finality, with access to beef and dairy products the only stumbling blocks remaining for the discussions. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/ireland___concerns_over_canadian_beef_quota.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A final deal on European farm policy for the next seven years will shortly be decided by European leaders. Their decision will profoundly effect our environment and the production of the food we eat. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/ireland___european_farm_policy_for_the_next_seven_years.aspx irishexaminer.com Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT There has been no let-up in the fodder crisis. Grass growth remains slow as wet and cold conditions dominate. While the immediate problem of feeding stock appears to have eased somewhat in the southeast and on the free-draining soils in the midlands, the situation has reached crisis point for farmers operating on marginal land - stock should be re-housed but, with no forage, options are limited. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/ireland___farmers_crying_for_more_government_help_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT What an eventful half-year it has been for farming. For a sector that was considered a sunset industry in the boom years, it has seldom been out of the headlines since the start of 2013. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/ireland___farming_confidence_in_the_future.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Efforts are intensifying to co-ordinate the importation and distribution of subsidised forage as demand shows no sign of diminishing. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/ireland___subsidised_cattle_feed.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT As the report of the Agri-Food Strategy Board is launched today (Thursday) at Balmoral Show, the anticipated targets for substantial growth of farm output in Northern Ireland come at a time when the short-term prospect is for shrinkage of livestock numbers due to lack of fodder. Reserves have reached a low ebb as many farm businesses are struggling like never before under the cumulative effects of exceptionally difficult weather and unprecedented restrictions on bank borrowing. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/ireland___the_agri_food_strategy_board_is_launched.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Earlier this week, I was in crops in south Carlow. Most crops appear to be growing okay but some are showing signs of having suffered in recent weeks with tracking obvious. Most crops are growing well and moving rapidly through growth stages. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/ireland___the_grain_crop_in_good_shape.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economic relationships between Ireland and Britain are deep-rooted. 40% of total Irish exports are consumed in the British market, making it our largest trading partner. Ireland is the fifth largest market for British exports - Britain does more trade with Ireland than with Russia, China, India and Brazil combined. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170513/ireland____of_farm_exports_go_to_great_britain.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The weather continues to be a major factor in stock management. Despite the fact that we are half way through May for some grazing conditions are very difficult. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220513/ireland___dealing_with_the_late_grass_season.aspx irishexaminer.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speaking at the launch of the results in Dublin last week (Tuesday, 14 May), Dr Thia Hennessy, Head of the Teagasc National Farm Survey said: “While agricultural commodity prices remained relatively favourable in 2012, the inclement weather adversely affected production costs and crop yields. In particular, dairy farms were impacted by the wet summer and direct costs of production increased by 21 per cent.” She also stressed that “many farmers depleted their stock of winter fodder early last autumn and this is likely to have further negative implications for income this year.” http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220513/ireland___drop_in_farm_incomes.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Most farmers faced a new and unpleasant experience this spring. They never thought that feeding minimum grass and other forage with concentrates would be a major topic in April. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220513/ireland___grass_running_a_month_late_.aspx irishexaminer.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A small ad on a Saturday in March saw sustained interest in a 40-acre holding on the outskirts of Clonakilty, Co Cork, so much so that the land is now sold. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220513/ireland___there_is_no_cash_shortage_on_irish_farms.aspx irishexaminer.com Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Animal Health Ireland (AHI) is to introduce a voluntary control programme for Johne's disease in Ireland this year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___a_voluntary_control_programme_for_johnes_disease_.aspx irishindependent. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two out of three ain't bad, according to Meatloaf's song. The Galway U21 footballers, with their second crown in the past three years, and beef finishers who see steer and bull prices edge up in the right direction will certainly agree. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140513/_ireland___around_the_beef_factories.aspx irishindependent. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Finished animals, whether they are prime cattle or cull cows, continued to sell well at the marts over the past week. Cows were making as high as €2.30/kg. Quality fleshed continental steers and heifers were generally making from €2.20 to €2.60/kg. Plainer types made €1.85-2.10/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140513/_ireland___around_the_cattle_markets_.aspx irishindependent. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The seventh annual Burren Slow Food Festival takes place in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, this weekend (17-19 May). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160513/ireland___burren_slow_food_festival_takes_place_this_weekend.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sourcing cows or younger heifers from disease-free herds should be the number one priority for all new entrants to dairying or farmers intending to expand, Teagasc expert James O'Loughlin warned. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___buying_cows_and_heifers_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The scarcity of quality feed has cost farmers €1.5m in cattle returns so far in 2013. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140513/ireland___cattle_grading_in_meat_factories.aspx irishindependent. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The country’s biggest one-day rural show at Tullamore will have a new layout for its 2013 event at Butterfield Estate on Aug 11. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___the_tullamore_show_.aspx irishexaminer.com Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Beef finishers who are killing cattle at local factories should take a close look at their remittance advice and check that all the cattle they kill have been paid in line with expectations. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100513/ireland___beef_carcass_grading_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The board of directors approved the conversion of 20% of the 30.1m Kerry plc shares held by the co-op in recognition of the desperate situation many Kerry milk suppliers currently find themselves in. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170513/ireland___at_a_kerry_co_op_board_meeting__friday__may.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT With the deadline for the 2103 SFP quickly approaching on 15 May, Peter Young asked the Department what queries they are getting in. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170513/ireland___deadlines_for_single_farm_payments.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT OVER 40,000 farmers have yet to submit their 2013 Single Farm Payment (SFP) form with the deadline less than a week away. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170513/ireland___single_farm_payments.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Farmers have voiced their disappointment at the lack of guidance for farmers on the Schmallenberg virus. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/ireland___the_schmallenberg_virus_is_grossly_over_rated.aspx irishexaminer.com Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Despite allegations to the contrary, print media does not print just bad news. I’m sure many of us were pleasantly surprised to read in Tuesday’s Irish Examiner that the black or shadow economy was not as bad as many of us thought. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/ireland___the_state_of_the_economy.aspx irishexaminer.com Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT It is feared that porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS, also known as Blue Ear) will be the last straw for some Irish pig farms, many of which are believed to have sows testing positive for PRRS. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/ireland___fearmongering_in_the_media_to_sell_pig_vaccines.aspx irishexaminer.com Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT It seems that 2013 decided to skip spring! It’s amazing how quickly grass growth takes off when air and soil temperatures rise. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/ireland___grass_is_here_at_last.aspx irishexaminer.com Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT SOME 12,500 farmers who hold shares in Kerry Co-op are in line for a windfall of shares worth on average more than €21,000 this summer. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140513/ireland___kerry_group_good_fortune_shared_with_farmers_.aspx irishindependent. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Breeding replacement heifers is an important part of any suckler enterprise. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___replacement_cattle_for_suckler_herds_.aspx irishexaminer.com Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Single Farm Payment entitlements trading has stepped up a gear in recent days as the closing date of May 15 looms. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140513/_ireland___single_farm_payments.aspx irishindependent. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pressure is mounting on Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to extend his €1m transport subsidy scheme to include marts and other businesses importing fodder during the ongoing crisis. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___farm_minister_under_pressure_.aspx irishindependent. Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lions coach Warren Gatland choose carefully before he announced his panel to travel to Australia. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___selling_fat_cows_.aspx irishindependent. Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Irish Dairy Board, IFA, and agri-businesses launched more than €3m of extra fodder aid for farmers this week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___m_of_extra_fodder_aid_for_farmers_.aspx irishexaminer.com Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Animal husbandry can be just as profitable with the use of algae and other alternative feeds and the exclusion of antibiotic growth promoters in feed, say leading scientists. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010513/ireland___farm_antibiotics_and_other_drugs_are_promoted_by_feed_companies_as_well_as_vets_.aspx irishexaminer.com Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT We're all familiar with the mobile chip shop, but you'd have to go to Tipp to find the mobile clip shop. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___having_a_haircut_at_the_cattle_market_.aspx irishindependent. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT An informal meeting of EU trade ministers takes place in Dublin last week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260413/ireland___meeting_of_eu_trade_ministers_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The European Parliament's CAP negotiating team is moving towards backing a minimum per hectare single farm payment (SFP). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___single_farm_payments_.aspx irishindependent. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman James Murphy said hogget supplies are disappearing fast and both retailers and factories need to make the change over to Spring Lamb. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090513/ireland___spring_lambs_.aspx IFA Ireland Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Emerald Expo 2013 saw a record entry of cows and young stock despite the difficult weather conditions this spring. The Holstein, Irish Pure Friesian, Shorthorn and Jersey breeds were all well represented and competing for a record prize fund of €25K. IHFA are very thank-ful to all the sponsors in particular the major sponsor Alltech. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070513/ireland___emerald_expo__two_in_a_row_for_frawley_family.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Formally unveiled yesterday, this latest fund follows recent fodder initiatives such as Irish Dairy Board’s €2m emergency fodder fund, Glanbia’s €1m rebate scheme, and the one-week extension of the Government’s €1m fodder transport subsidy. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100513/ireland___retailers_helping_farmers_.aspx irishexaminer.com Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A blade sheep shearing training course will be held on Saturday 11 May in Donard, county Wicklow. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100513/ireland___shearing_sheep_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT With the deadline for the 2103 SFP quickly approaching on 15 May, Peter Young asked the Department what queries they are getting inthis year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100513/ireland___single_farm_payments_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Animal scientist Donagh Berry has been presented with a prestigious award for his work in animal genetics. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010513/ireland___cutting_edge_genetics_.aspx irishexaminer.com Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The weather was really taking its toll at the marts around the country last week as plain cattle probably met with their toughest trade so far this year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___around_the_cattle_marts_.aspx irishindependent. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has warned the main supermarket chains that higher returns to chicken and egg producers were urgently needed if local units were to survive. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/ireland___problems_in_the_poultry_industry_.aspx 5mpublishing Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The horse meat scandal has changed the buying habits of over half (54%) of British shoppers and has reduced consumer confidence in supermarkets. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030513/ireland___the_horse_meat_scandal_and_consumer_confidence_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Microsoft Food Industry event on 28th May will feature presentations and integrated demonstrations from 3 leading Irish software vendors, each with their own specialist area of expertise and software systems to help Food Producers manage different aspects of their businesses. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020513/ireland___a_seminar_to_showcase_it_systems_for_the_food_industry.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has this week announced the opening of the application period for the new Beef Data Programme. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300413/ireland___a_new_beef_data_programme_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 5% cut imposed on Ireland’s 2013 CAP allocation will be retained in 2014, under transitional arrangements announced by the European Commission yesterday. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290413/ireland____cut_to_cap_.aspx irishexaminer.com Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Irish cattlemen are being warned that special care is required this spring to avoid the knock of effects of a difficult forage year and a poor winter into spring and summer. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290413/ireland___beeef_producers_getting_over_the_bad_winter_and_late_spring_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT