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CSO figures show that prices for cattle in the first seven months of this year were down by an average of 11.3%

Farm incomes see another drop in July - CSO

Agricultural incomes, which have been under considerable pressure since last autumn fell further in July, according to the latest official figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 16 Sep 14

IFA met with Tescos to discuss beef labelling issue

IFA waiting for Tesco response on labelling

The IFA has said it is expecting a a response from Tesco within a week about a labelling proposal for Irish beef that they hope could free up cross border cattle trade.

News • 05 Sep 14

About 53% of Irish beef exports go to the United Kingdom

Farmers concerned by beef prices and age limits

The President of the Irish Farmers Association has said a forum of beef industry representatives needs to meet immediately so proper discussions can take place on the future of the sector.

News • 20 Aug 14

Ireland set to be first European country to sell beef to US in 15 years

Irish beef could be on sale in US by September

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said that he expects Ireland to become the first European country to export beef to the US, with Irish beef on sale in the US by September.

News • 10 Jul 14

Meat processors were accused of leaving farmers high and dry in recent months

Summit to address row over bull beef prices

A high-level meeting of all the key stakeholders in the Irish beef trading sector is taking place at Dublin Castle today.

News • 17 Apr 14

The IFA wants more live export markets to be opened for Irish cattle

Farmers protest over cuts to beef prices

Hundreds of farmers gathered outside the Department of Agriculture earlier today to highlight their anger about cuts to beef prices paid to them in recent months.

News • 04 Mar 14

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland was among the groups who gave evidence to MPs

British MPs criticise pace of horsemeat inquiry

British MPs have criticised Irish and UK authorities for not bringing prosecutions over the horsemeat scandal.

News • 16 Jul 13

The six states had banned Irish beef and sheep meat following the BSE and Scrapie outbreaks

Six Gulf States lift ban on Irish beef, sheep meat

A ban on the importation of Irish beef and sheep meat to six Middle Eastern countries has been lifted.

Business • 09 Jul 13

The IFA has described the latest controversy as a 'sorry saga'

Beef company claims issue with Polish supplier

A Co Monaghan beef processing company has said there was "clearly an issue" with their Polish supplier after a consignment was found to contain 80% horse meat.

News • 05 Feb 13

Irish beef is being showcased at the prestigious Lyon food fair

Irish beef companies exhibiting at top food fair

Two Irish companies embroiled in the horse meat controversy are exhibiting at the leading European food service trade-show.

News • 29 Jan 13

Simon Coveney said his department was working to restore consumer confidence

Irish food industry 'vindicated' over horse DNA

The Minister for Agriculture has said that the Irish food industry has been vindicated after ingredients imported from Poland were confirmed as the source of the horse DNA found in burgers manufactured at the Silvercrest plant in Ballybay, Co Monaghan.

News • 28 Jan 13

More results on tests of meat found in burgers are expected in the coming days

Burger test results to be published in coming days

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said he has received the results of the latest batch of tests carried out on burgers at the Silver Crest processing plant.

News • 25 Jan 13