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Letter: technical review into accuracy of ICBF ratings needed
Letters to the Editor
The Pedigree Breeders Council is calling for a fully independent technical review into the accuracy and the impact of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation star ratings on the national herd.
5 December 2024 News
Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding
Adam Woods has the latest on increased pressure to get the Mercosur trade deal across the line this week.
4 December 2024 News
British beef production falls in all scenarios
AHDB predicts that beef production in Britain will significantly by 2030 compared with 2023 baseline
Burke to address NIIAS pre-Winter Fair
The pre-Winter Fair breakfast event will be addressed by Larry Burke, the chief executive of AI Services
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: sellers market as demand for beef strengthens; lamb quotes on 670p/kg
Factory prices for finished cattle and lambs continue to rise in Northern Ireland, as processors continue to chase supplies.
4 December 2024 Markets
Clare farms worst hit by blackleg this year
Department of Agriculture data has found that farms in many counties in north Munster and southwest Leinster have been hit most severely by the clostridial disease.
4 December 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: Tralee trade lights up the town
Factory demand for forward cattle was there for all to see at the annual fatstock show and sale in the Kingdom Co-op Mart in Tralee this week.
4 December 2024 Markets
Cattle dealers play a role in TB spread - McCormack
Former president of the ICMSA Pat McCormack said it is his understanding that half of farmers gone down with TB bought in an animal shortly beforehand.
4 December 2024 News
SCEP ‘ineligible’ bull
There were plenty of people talking at the Charolais Christmas Cracker at the weekend...about the number of stars the top animal had.
4 December 2024 Dealer
Dithering has put farmers in a bad place with TB
There has been a repeated failure by government to deal with the reservoir of TB in wildlife
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
In pictures: Christmas cracker at Keady fatstock sale
There was a superb entry of cattle at the annual fatstock sale in Keady Mart, which were sold in an electric trade. Kieran Mailey reports.
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Positive indications for beef and sheep incomes
Positive price forecasts for the beef and sheep sectors will allow incomes to grow, as costs are anticipated to come back slightly.
4 December 2024 News