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Beef - Slides 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What percentage of irelands total agricultural outputs value comes from beef

A

28%

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2
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What percentage of Irish farms include beef enterprises?

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30%

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3
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Where is the majority of Irish beef production located?

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Border, Midland, and Western Region

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4
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How many farms specialize in beef production in Ireland?

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78,000

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4
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What factor is key to Ireland’s competitive advantage in beef production?

A

Long grass-growing season

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4
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What is the average herd size for Irish beef farms?

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. 18 cows

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4
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What percentage of Ireland’s suckler herd calving occurs from January to May?

A

70%

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5
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What is the economic viability threshold for Family Farm Income in Ireland?

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€19,600

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5
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What percentage of Ireland’s agricultural land is grassland?

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80%

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5
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What amount do specialist cattle farms spend on inputs annually

A

€1.6 billion

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6
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What is Ireland’s largest resource used in beef production?

A

C. Grass

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7
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Direct payments make up what percentage of income for cattle rearing farms?

A

158%

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8
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What percentage of Irish beef is consumed domestically?

A

10%

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9
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Which market is the largest for Irish beef exports outside of the EU?

A

China

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9
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Ireland’s beef exports to the UK account for what percentage?

A

47%

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10
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How much is the Irish beef export industry worth?

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€2.5 billion

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11
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What year did the US reopen its market to Irish beef after a 15-year ban?

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2015

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12
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How self-sufficient is Ireland in beef production?

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700%

13
Q

Which country opened its market to Irish beef in both 2018 and 2024?

A

China

14
Q

What is Ireland’s rank as a global beef exporter?

A

5th

14
Q

What sector accounts for the majority of Irish beef exports?

A

Foodservice

15
Q

Which of the following countries is a major live export market for Irish beef?

A

Turkey

16
Q

What is the average size of a cattle farm in Ireland?

A

27.5 hectares

17
Q

What is a major environmental advantage of Irish beef production?

A

Low Carbon Footprint

18
Q

Which EU policy has impacted direct payments for Irish farmers?

A

Common Agricultural Policy

18
Q

Which EU country has the largest suckler cow herd?

A

France

19
Q

Which of these countries does NOT have a significant EU live cattle import market?

A

Turkey

20
Q

Which region is the largest export destination for global beef?

A

Asia

21
Q

How much did Ireland’s cattle prices increase in 2021 compared to 2020?

A

12%

22
Q

Which of these is a primary driver of increased beef demand in Asia?

A

Urbanisation

23
Q

What is a key contributor to Ireland’s sustainable beef production?

A

Grass-based diet

24
Q

What factor significantly influences global meat consumption trends?

A

Consuming purchasing power

25
Q

Which area has seen growth in beef demand due to Western dietary preferences?

A

Asia

26
Q

What has driven recent growth in Irish beef prices?

A

Global beef trade

27
Q

Which international agreement impacts Irish climate policy in agriculture?

A

Paris Agreement

28
Q

Where does Ireland stand globally in terms of beef’s carbon footprint efficiency?

A

Fifth in Europe

29
Q

Which EU country is Ireland’s largest beef export market?

A

UK

30
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Which factors is a driver of EU production levels?

A

Dairy sector dynamics, Public policies, Crop-to-animal price balance

31
Q

Which country consumes the most beef per capita globally?

A

Brazil

32
Q

What percentage of Irish beef exports goes to international markets?

A

5-8%

33
Q

How much has beef production in China increased due to imports?

A

10%

34
Q

What element has led to Ireland’s positive brand in beef?

A

Pasture-based image

35
Q

Which environmental goal is associated with Ireland’s beef sector?

A

Reducing Green house gases

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