IFA Livestock Chairman welcomes reopening of Chinese beef market
The announcement by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue today that the Chinese market was to reopen for Irish beef has been warmly welcomed by various farming groups. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said the long-awaited re-opening of the Chinese market to Irish beef is significant for many areas including…
Farmers in the NW to receive HSA inspections
Farmers in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are being warned of up to 300 HSA farm inspections in the coming months. The Health and Safety Authority have launched a campaign that is focusing on the safety of farmers handling livestock. According to the Farmers Journal, 1/3 of the 18 people that…