by Neassa | Jan 18, 2024 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA Beef chair Edmund Graham has said the resumption of beef exports to China is welcome but stressed that farmers must see a dividend as a result this time. “We have fought hard once again to get Irish beef back into the Chinese market and the opportunity is there...
by Kevin | Dec 2, 2013 | Press Releases
2nd December, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has said that while the re-opening of the Japanese market for Irish beef is positive, it remains to be seen how much it impacts beef prices in the long run. ICSA president Gabriel Gilmartin said, “While...
by Kevin | Apr 16, 2013 | Press Releases
16th April, 2013Gabriel Gilmartin, president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association, has welcomed the news that Ireland is one of five countries where no beef products tested positive for horse DNA. However, Mr Gilmartin said, “The results released by the...
by Kevin | Mar 22, 2013 | Press Releases
22nd March, 2013The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Agriculture that Irish beef exports to Iran can now resume. The Iranian authorities banned imports of Irish beef in 1996. Minister...
by Kevin | Feb 14, 2013 | Press Releases
14th February, 2013Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Gabriel Gilmartin has welcomed European Commission proposals to implement a three-month programme of random DNA testing on meat products, but says the arrangement should be made permanent...