EFI news and updates
2020 Overview
2020 was full of challenges but despite the pandemic and lockdowns we still managed to get a lot done! Here is a brief overview: Livestock Vessel Certs of Approval Revoked: At the start... READ MORE
DAFM invites EFI to meeting on the export of unweaned calves
After years of numerous NGOs campaigning against the export of unweaned calves, DAFM held a meeting on calf welfare during transport on 7 December 2020 and invited representatives from the ISPCA, Ethical Farming... READ MORE
EFI online shop
EFI has just launched its new online shop! If you are looking for ideas for Christmas pressies do check it out – there is 15% off for the next 7 days! There is... READ MORE
Live Export Billboard Campaign
EFI has started fundraising for a billboard campaign to raise awareness of the live export industry – it will not stop without public pressure so we need to ensure the public are aware of... READ MORE
Libya Shipment Loading Chaos
On Wednesday 29 July 2020, at Kennedy Quay, Port of Cork, around 2,000 young bulls were loaded onto livestock vessel Sarah M bound for Libya. They will arrive at Misrata port on 8th... READ MORE
EU Commission Confirms Export of Calves from Ireland Unlawful
Ethical Farming Ireland has been investigating the export of unweaned calves from Ireland for some time now and has been particularly concerned over rough handling and the fact calves cannot be fed during... READ MORE
Live animal exports to Libya
Libya – Letter to President of the Agriculture Council and Commissioners Kyriakides and Wojciechowski Ireland exports thousands of young bulls and some heifers to Libya every year. Not only do they endure a... READ MORE
Ethical Farming Ireland In The News
Here are links to Ethical Farming Ireland’s (EFI) latest media coverage. Irish Times – ‘Animal welfare group raises concerns over live exports‘ – January 2020. The Times (UK) – ‘Surplus calves may face... READ MORE