EFI news and updates
Investigation into the export of unweaned calves to mainland Europe
Ethical Farming Ireland recently assisted Eyes on Animals in an investigation into the export of unweaned calves from Ireland to mainland Europe, accompanied by MEP Anja Hazekamp. We were focusing on what happens... READ MORE
European Parliament – a missed opportunity
European Parliament vote on the recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport On Thursday 20th January MEPs voted on a number of recommendations and amendments that came... READ MORE
2021 a year in review
Once again, 2021 was full of challenges but despite the pandemic and restrictions we still managed to get a lot done! Here is a brief overview of our work over the year. Formal... READ MORE
ANIT committee vote: a major win for unweaned animals!
After 18 months of hearings and workshops on 2nd December the ANIT committee of inquiry into the protection of animals during long distance transport wrapped up with a vote on recommendations including a... READ MORE
Online raffle – pig campaign
Fundraising raffle for the Pig Aware Ireland campaign The raffle is now closed – it raised €877! Thank you everyone who donated and well done to the winners: 1st prize – Denise, Cork... READ MORE
Having a Compassionate Christmas
Christmas will soon be upon us and it’s not a good time of year for farm animals or the planet. Huge quantities of meat, fish and dairy are consumed and huge quantities also... READ MORE
Live Export Protest October 2021
On Tuesday 19th October Ethical Farming Ireland held a joint protest with My Lovely Pig Rescue to raise awareness of the live export industry. The event was triggered by the announcement of a... READ MORE
Hidden victims – Ireland’s live export industry
On a rainy summer day at Cork Port in July 2020, EFI supporters gathered from all over Ireland in support of 2,000 young bulls bound for Libya. Some of the bulls were already... READ MORE