Beef - Slides 1 Flashcards
What percentage of irelands total agricultural outputs value comes from beef
28%
What percentage of Irish farms include beef enterprises?
30%
Where is the majority of Irish beef production located?
Border, Midland, and Western Region
How many farms specialize in beef production in Ireland?
78,000
What factor is key to Ireland’s competitive advantage in beef production?
Long grass-growing season
What is the average herd size for Irish beef farms?
. 18 cows
What percentage of Ireland’s suckler herd calving occurs from January to May?
70%
What is the economic viability threshold for Family Farm Income in Ireland?
€19,600
What percentage of Ireland’s agricultural land is grassland?
80%
What amount do specialist cattle farms spend on inputs annually
€1.6 billion
What is Ireland’s largest resource used in beef production?
C. Grass
Direct payments make up what percentage of income for cattle rearing farms?
158%
What percentage of Irish beef is consumed domestically?
10%
Which market is the largest for Irish beef exports outside of the EU?
China
Ireland’s beef exports to the UK account for what percentage?
47%
How much is the Irish beef export industry worth?
€2.5 billion
What year did the US reopen its market to Irish beef after a 15-year ban?
2015
How self-sufficient is Ireland in beef production?
700%
Which country opened its market to Irish beef in both 2018 and 2024?
China
What is Ireland’s rank as a global beef exporter?
5th
What sector accounts for the majority of Irish beef exports?
Foodservice
Which of the following countries is a major live export market for Irish beef?
Turkey
What is the average size of a cattle farm in Ireland?
27.5 hectares
What is a major environmental advantage of Irish beef production?
Low Carbon Footprint
Which EU policy has impacted direct payments for Irish farmers?
Common Agricultural Policy
Which EU country has the largest suckler cow herd?
France
Which of these countries does NOT have a significant EU live cattle import market?
Turkey
Which region is the largest export destination for global beef?
Asia
How much did Ireland’s cattle prices increase in 2021 compared to 2020?
12%
Which of these is a primary driver of increased beef demand in Asia?
Urbanisation
What is a key contributor to Ireland’s sustainable beef production?
Grass-based diet
What factor significantly influences global meat consumption trends?
Consuming purchasing power
Which area has seen growth in beef demand due to Western dietary preferences?
Asia
What has driven recent growth in Irish beef prices?
Global beef trade
Which international agreement impacts Irish climate policy in agriculture?
Paris Agreement
Where does Ireland stand globally in terms of beef’s carbon footprint efficiency?
Fifth in Europe
Which EU country is Ireland’s largest beef export market?
UK
Which factors is a driver of EU production levels?
Dairy sector dynamics, Public policies, Crop-to-animal price balance
Which country consumes the most beef per capita globally?
Brazil
What percentage of Irish beef exports goes to international markets?
5-8%
How much has beef production in China increased due to imports?
10%
What element has led to Ireland’s positive brand in beef?
Pasture-based image
Which environmental goal is associated with Ireland’s beef sector?
Reducing Green house gases
