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Irish beef tongue - a delicacy in Japan
James Hanly
The Irish Farmers Journal joined Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on an agri-food trade mission to Japan, a big country for Irish beef offal and prime beef.
26 July 2024 News
Irish veterinary students awarded veterinary fellowship
The students will look into animal stress intervention methods over the course of the project, to try and enhance animal welfare and promote sustainable animal production.
19 May 2023 News
Poultry welfare proposals could ‘quadruple’ chicken costs – IFA
Costs would surge if poultry stocking rates are dropped and low limits set for broiler growth rates, Sweetnam said.
FAO highlights value of meat, eggs and milk
FAO trawl through 500 scientific papers and 250 policy documents, concluding that meat, dairy and eggs are important for the human diet.
3 May 2023 News
Letter: equipment training for farmers is essential to animal welfare
“Essential farming equipment and animal welfare” - Brendan Smyth MVB, chair of Veterinary Ireland’s animal welfare committee.
26 April 2023 Letters
Ensuring adequate feeding and lying space this winter
A recommended minimum area for feeding and lying space of cattle exists and should be adhered to in almost all cases.
11 October 2022 Management