Rural Life
Ireland could take an Australian approach to managing deer populations and "eat the problem" TDs and senators heard today.
Venison is a "niche product" within Irish meat production, however, recent developments in the sector have "indicated potential growth in venison availability".
Two Co. Donegal-based farmers who run a regenerative organic farm have formed a new food company specialising in wild Irish venison snacks
The chair of the Irish Deer Management Strategy Group (IDMSG) said that 10 deer management units will be set up over the next 12 months.
A budget should be allocated to Bord Bia to carry out an analysis of the export market opportunity for Irish venison, the group recommended.
