Sligo farming official says there is no need for farmers to panic after the latest detection of BSE
A Sligo based farming official has urged farmers not panic the discovery of a recent BSE. Gerard Pilkington is the Chairperson of the Irish Beef and Lamb association. He says the developments will not inflict any serious damage on the demand for Irish beef. The Sligo farmer…
Trade mission to China must benefit the Irish producers, according to Sligo farmer
A local farming official has welcomed Agricultural Minister Charlie McConalogue’s trade mission to China, but has also provided a warning. Minister McConalogue led the first Ministerial trade mission to China since the Covid pandemic to promote Irish meat, dairy and seafood products in the Chinese market while concentrating in particular…
Large crowds attend second public meeting on Ballymote Mart
A local farming official has claimed that ‘middle ground’ has been reached between Aurivo, the company that run the livestock mart in Ballymote and a committee of farmers and cattle buyers that was established in relation to concerns over it’s long term future. Concern arose within local agricultural circles…
No cuts to cattle herds as part of emissions targets – McConalogue
Farmers will not have to make any cuts to their cattle herds as part of emissions targets set out by the government, according to the Agriculture Minister. A reduction of 25 per cent for the agriculture sector was agreed by government ministers after extensive talks this week. There…
Farmers call for temporary ban on live animal imports from the UK after a suspected foot and mouth disease case
Irish farmers have called for a temporary ban on live animal imports from the UK after a suspected foot and mouth disease case was detected. An exclusion zone has been implemented in West Norfolk while health officials there investigate. Initial assessments came back negative but the British Department of Food…
Agri Week Feature interview with National Vice Chairman of the Irish Beef & Lamb Association
This week’s edition of Agri Week features an extensive interview with the National Vice Chairman of the Irish Beef and Association, Gerard Pilkington. In the interviews discuses with John Lynch why their association have rebranded the Beef Plan Movement, how they intend to provide representation for all farmers (beef…
Sligo farming official backs calls for beef regulator
A Sligo based high ranking official of a new national farming body has backed calls for the immediate appointment of a beef ombudsman or regulator. The appointment of such a position was discussed the Dáil this week. The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue is believed to…