Beef - Slides 1

Question 1

What percentage of irelands total agricultural outputs value comes from beef

Answer 1

28%

Question 2

What percentage of Irish farms include beef enterprises?

Answer 2

30%

Question 3

Where is the majority of Irish beef production located?

Answer 3

Border, Midland, and Western Region

Question 4

How many farms specialize in beef production in Ireland?

Answer 4

78,000

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Long grass-growing season

Question 4

What is the average herd size for Irish beef farms?

Answer 4

. 18 cows

Question 4

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

Answer 4

70%

Question 5

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

Answer 5

€19,600

Question 5

What percentage of Ireland’s agricultural land is grassland?

Answer 5

80%

Question 5

What amount do specialist cattle farms spend on inputs annually

Answer 5

€1.6 billion

Question 6

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

Answer 6

C. Grass

Question 7

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

Answer 7

158%

Question 8

What percentage of Irish beef is consumed domestically?

Answer 8

10%

Question 9

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

Answer 9

China

Question 9

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

Answer 9

47%

Question 10

How much is the Irish beef export industry worth?

Answer 10

€2.5 billion

Question 11

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

Answer 11

2015

Question 12

How self-sufficient is Ireland in beef production?

Answer 12

700%

Question 13

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

Answer 13

China

Question 14

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

Answer 14

5th

Question 14

What sector accounts for the majority of Irish beef exports?

Answer 14

Foodservice

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Turkey

Question 16

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

Answer 16

27.5 hectares

Question 17

What is a major environmental advantage of Irish beef production?

Answer 17

Low Carbon Footprint

Question 18

Which EU policy has impacted direct payments for Irish farmers?

Answer 18

Common Agricultural Policy

Question 18

Which EU country has the largest suckler cow herd?

Answer 18

France

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Turkey

Question 20

Which region is the largest export destination for global beef?

Answer 20

Asia

Question 21

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

Answer 21

12%

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Urbanisation

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Grass-based diet

Question 24

What factor significantly influences global meat consumption trends?

Answer 24

Consuming purchasing power

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Asia

Question 26

What has driven recent growth in Irish beef prices?

Answer 26

Global beef trade

Question 27

Which international agreement impacts Irish climate policy in agriculture?

Answer 27

Paris Agreement

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Fifth in Europe

Question 29

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

Answer 29

UK

Question 30

Which factors is a driver of EU production levels?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Which country consumes the most beef per capita globally?

Answer 31

Brazil

Question 32

What percentage of Irish beef exports goes to international markets?

Answer 32

5-8%

Question 33

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

Answer 33

10%

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Pasture-based image

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Reducing Green house gases