Massive Political Revolt as Farming Heartlands Abandon Government Parties
The Beef Plan Movement has today published the results of an extensive political sentiment survey conducted across its official social media channels, revealing a dramatic shift in support among Ireland’s agricultural community. The survey, which concluded on Friday, September 25th, asked members a single decisive question: “If an election were held today, which party would…
Reminder of Key Scheme and Environmental Deadlines Coming Down the Track
Irish farmers are currently facing an unprecedented administrative burden that threatens to overwhelm family farm businesses. The sheer volume of scheme deadlines, record-keeping demands, and ever-tightening regulatory windows has turned daily farm management into a relentless compliance exercise. Farmers are expected to spend as much time behind a desk or managing digital portals as they…
Beef Plan Movement Pre-Budget 2027 Submission
The Beef Plan Movement has officially presented our Pre-Budget 2027 submission to the Government. Established in 2018, the Beef Plan Movement represents over 2,500 members from across the country. Our core objective remains unchanged: to defend family farm incomes, tackle unviable input cost inflation, and safeguard the future of Irish primary beef producers. To construct…
No Alternatives, Heavy Costs: The Case for Removing Green Diesel Carbon Tax
The Beef Plan Movement is calling for the removal of carbon tax on marked gas oil (green diesel) in its budget submission. This is a completely unfair tax on many levels. Firstly, it is costing farmers over 17.2c per litre ex-VAT (or 19.5c per litre including VAT). This will rise to over 32.2c per litre…
Beef Plan Movement Joins New Action Group Following Athlone Meeting
Representatives from the Beef Plan Movement attended a meeting in Athlone on Saturday, 15 August, hosted by MEP Ciarán Mullooly and TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Organised by Independent Ireland, the gathering aimed to coordinate a response to the crisis caused by Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease livestock transport. The Beef Plan Movement has repeatedly highlighted the…
Brittany Ferries Decision to Cease Live Shipping Unwarranted
The Beef Plan Movement expresses deep concern over Brittany Ferries’ recent decision to cease cattle transportation, a move that appears to be a knee-jerk reaction to pressure from activist groups. We see little logic in this stance. Brittany Ferries continues to transport horses and domestic animals, proving that maritime transport itself is not a welfare…
Beef Plan Movement Welcomes Move Towards Flexibility in ‘Calendar farming’
The Beef Plan Movement has welcomed a review of the Nitrates Directive by the European Commission, in which Brussels acknowledged farmers’ frustrations with “calendar farming” and suggested potential flexibility around closed periods. Earlier this year, the Beef Plan Movement highlighted this issue across the media, though it faced pushback in some quarters—with one journalist even…
Beef Prices Remain Strong Amid Supply Tightness and Summer Demand
This week, Beef Plan Movement chairman Eamon Corley stated that beef prices remain strong and continue to improve, driven by a combination of positive factors. The World Cup, combined with a spell of fine weather, has sparked a significant increase in demand for beef, with sunny conditions across Europe leading to a surge in barbecue…
Bord Bia Webinar – 25th June @8pm
On the 30th March 2026, a Beef Plan representative attended the Beef Markets Information Evening in Abbeyleix. Hosted by the Irish Farmer’s Journal, the Irish Farmer’s Association and Bord Bia, it was a very interesting event. Beef Plan raised two questions: One was directed to Phelim O’Neill of the Irish Farmers Journal which asked why,…
Bord Bia – the hole gets deeper!
Global demand for beef is rising year-on-year while beef supply tightens (1). In theory, this should mean higher prices for high-quality beef producers. In Ireland, beef prices are down almost 20% in a matter of months. The EU’s own Spring 2026 Agriculture Short-Term Outlook (2) says that demand for beef remains robust – the gap…