Beef - Slide 1 Flashcards
What aspect of Ireland’s beef industry supports rural community sustainability?
Income local producers
What is a key market trend affecting Irish beef exports to the EU?
Food inflation pressure
How does a 10% cut in direct payments affect farm income on Irish cattle farms?
Declines by 14%
What is Ireland’s market share of EU beef exports to the UK?
47%
Which country has the highest import growth potential for beef, driven by rising disposable
income?
China
Which sustainable practice is emphasized by Ireland’s Origin Green program?
Reducing carbon footprint
Why is Ireland’s beef production considered efficient in terms of greenhouse gas emissions?
Grass based feeding system
What type of beef production system is predominant in Ireland?
Grass-based pastoral system
How much Irish beef is production is exported
90%
What advantage does the Gulf Stream provide to Irish agriculture?
Frequent rainfall an mild temperatures
What sustainability measure highlights Irish beef’s low carbon footprint compared to global
averages?
Carbon efficiency due to grass-fed beef
Which of the following EU countries has the second-largest suckler cow herd after France?
Spain
What is one primary reason for Ireland’s beef export success in Europe?
High-quality grass fed beef
What is a key target for Ireland’s beef industry under the “Food Harvest 2020” plan?
Grow the sector by 40% or €500 million
Which of the following is a challenge to Ireland’s beef industry noted in the global market trends?
Growing competition from countries like Brazil an the US
