Bord bia sblas questions and answers herdwatch blog. Sustainability farm team at 058 51101 or anne browne at 087 2473725. Bacon, beef, chicken, duck, eggs, fruit, lamb, pork, turkey and vegetables. Sustainable dairy assurance scheme bord bia, author. Details entered in the bord bia farm book, animal remedies purchases record see appendix 4a. The high standards and strict procedures set by bord bia for everybody, from farmers to factories, makes certain that only food of an excellent quality gets the bord bia stamp of approval.
Henry burns said ifa is very committed to a strong and worthwhile bord bia quality assurance scheme, but it must work for farmers. With the introduction of the sblas, it is still envisaged that the audit length will remain the same. Bord bia launched a new sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme sblas this morning. Quality assurance bord bia operates quality assurance schemes for the following product categories. One significant change set to be introduced in the new version of the scheme will see the introduction of a onemonth reauditing period being allowed to. Bord bia quality assurance scheme quality irish food. The sblas has been developed in response to the demands of the marketplace.
New risk based red tractor audit scheme bmpa pork scheme modules bmpa uk farm assurance inspections suspended. The sblas sets out the agreed standards for the production and certification of irish beef and lamb. Bord bia launches national sustainable dairy assurance scheme. Feed purchase records all feed brought on to the farm must be recorded. Bord bia provides internetbased databases in relation to the quality assurance schemes. Focus on quality food quality is hugely important to the quality assurance mark. Bord bia operates a series of quality assurance schemes for the food industry. Farm record book sustainable horticulture assurance scheme.
With the introduction of the sblas, it is envisaged that the audit length will remain the same. Mar 24, 2016 the bord bia beef and lamb quality assurance scheme allows for multiple movements between quality assured farms before and during the final 70 day period prior to slaughter. Theres also after hours, one of the busier forums on boards. The schemes are voluntary however there is significant support for them from farmers and the food industry. The sblas sets out the agreed standards for the production and certification of irish beef and lamb the new scheme was designed in collaboration with the sector stakeholders, to meet the demands of global food buyers for verifiable proof of irelands sustainability claims. This is the farm book for recording many of your farm records. Bord bia usda process verified program information for farmer suppliers. Bord bia launches national sustainable dairy assurance.
A new quality assurance scheme is being devised by bord bia for the countrys marts. This preparation checklist is provided to help you prepare for the bord bia farm inspection and to reduce time required on. Currently over 42,000 farmers and over 150 food processors and packers are members. Sustainable dairy assurance scheme sdas the bord bia sustainable dairy assurance scheme was developed in cooperation with milk producers, processors and regulatory authorities. The irish factory bonus system penalises more than 4 movements of livestock between farms prior to slaughter, ostensibly for quality and animal welfare reasons.
The schemes are built on best practice in farming and processing, current legislation, relevant industry guidelines and international standards and are accredited to the iso170652012. Preparing for a quality assurance inspection part 5. In the past few weeks, bord bia wrote to farmers in its quality assurance scheme to clarify what it calls misconceptions around the scheme. For home mixing farmers must record every ingredient used in onfarm mixing. It is free to join, but there is a bit of preparatory work to be done, prior to your inspection by a bord bia approved inspector. Click the read more button below for more information on this scheme. Delegates heard how the new dairy scheme is fundamental to bord bias plans to invest almost 3. Animal remedies purchases record section of the bord bia farm book. Up to date animal health plan template in bord bia farm book or equivalent 3. In essence the bord bia quality assurance schemes are origin green operating at farm level.
The scheme sets out standards for production, processing and the final dispatch of the product in order to meet the standards. Check list for your bord bia audit glanbia connect. Remedies purchases and the administration of the product. To get clear information on this scheme including applying for the sdas pack which contains the standard, the bord bia farm book and an application form, phone mark mcconnell agricultural consultancy on 074 9772. The bord bia beef quality assurance scheme is a scheme involving both the producer and the processing plant working in partnership. Sustainable dairy assurance scheme bord bia, length. Apr 20, 2017 on average, a bord bia beef and lamb quality assurance scheme blqas audit takes about 90 minutes. There is an increasing demand from purchasers of irish meat products for proof that the meat is produced sustainably on farms that are certified members of an accredited quality assurance scheme which is based on sustainability principles incorporating. The end goal is to provide the customer with a quality assured product.
It is vital to support the irish food industry and to reassure consumers on food traceability and origin, he said. Bord bia continues to deny farm assurance problems 091006 continued denial by bord bia, and some supermarkets, that there are serious lapses in the administration of the beef quality assurance scheme in the republic of ireland roi is undermining the credibility of farm assurance within the uk. Should you have any other queries, my colleagues in our quality assurance department are available to assist you on 01 6685155. Rory mannion quality assurance administrator bord bia. Ifa national livestock chairman henry burns said ifa is not prepared to sign off on a new beef and lamb quality assurance scheme, which is currently being negotiated with bord bia, without addressing farmer concerns with the current scheme, and introducing substantial changes involving simplification and a more farmerfriendly approach. Carry out visual inspection to ensure quality before use. If the product does not have a withdrawal period, it can be recorded in the bord bia farm book. This scheme replaces the old blqas beef and lamb quality assurance scheme and accounts for 92% of all exported. Completed own farm feeds record in the bord bia farm book or equivalent 3.
Sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme sblas overview. Red tractor to carry out farm assurance audits via video calls. The new scheme was designed in collaboration with the sector stakeholders, to meet the demands of global food buyers for verifiable proof of irelands. Up to date own farm feeds record template in bord bia farm book or equivalent 3. In preparation for the bord bia farm visit, and in order to reduce as much as. Carbon footprint assessments for beef farms were first introduced as part of bord bias beef and lamb quality assurance programme in 2011. On average, a bord bia beef and lamb quality assurance scheme blqas audit takes about 90 minutes. Jan, 2015 the bord bia sustainable dairy assurance scheme was developed in cooperation with milk producers, processors and regulatory authorities. Local supplier of free range beef in the burren, co. Nov 08, 20 bord bia beef and lamb quality assurance scheme blqas. Bord bia has announced the introduction of a quality assurance scheme for dairy farmers which it says will be the first national scheme of its type anywhere in the world. Since then, over 117,000 farm carbon assessments have taken place on over 49,000 farms.
The requirements detailed in the series of articles are not the entire requirements of the bord bia quality assurance scheme and producers should consult with the. Sustainable dairy assurance scheme bord bia by great. Dairy quality assurance scheme agricultural consultant. Sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme sblas bord bia. Bord bia has warned a farm may be quality assured, but this does not necessarily mean all the cattle sent for slaughter will receive a quality payment bonus. It has been designed to assist in securing new and existing markets for irish dairy produce as farmers look to increase milk production in a post quota era. Bord bia beef and lamb quality assurance scheme blqas. Milk supply and price bord bia sustainable dairy assurance. Sblas beef lamb this information relates to the new sblas sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme, which formally launched on april 24th 2017. Bord bia hqas verify certificate bord bia quality system. For farmers to get set up on the bord bia quality assurance scheme, we have created a complete pack which includes the following products. Farmer benefits of bord bia sblas there has been a big emphasis placed on the sustainability of beef and lamb, how farmers produce their animals and how to improve this through the sblas scheme.
New quality dairy scheme will be the first of its type in. Check list for your bord bia audit use this simple checklist to remind you of the areas that you need to consider for improvement before your bord bia audit. Completed animal health plan in the bord bia farm book or equivalent format 3. To date there has been a great deal of cooperation between bord bia, north cork creameries milk suppliers and milk advisory personnel both in the preparation of the farm inspections and in. Full participation and certification in the national dairy assurance scheme sdas is a requirement of the glanbia ingredients ireland milk purchasing and payment policy for 2017.
He said the problems around audits and inspectors with the current scheme must be addressed and a close out system, whereby farmers can correct issues without being expelled from the scheme for six months, as. Animal health plan sets out plan for the year in relation to dosing, vaccinating, etc. This facility allows verification of certificates issued under the bord bia horticulture quality assurance scheme. To purchase this pack, phone our office today on 074 9772. Bord bia quality assurance scheme quality irish food bord bia. Farmers engaged in home mixing must be registered with dafm where specified feed ingredients are incorporated and with bord bia. Quality assurance executive at bord bia the irish food board. Bord bia also provides a farm book to complete in relation to the animal health plan where the dosing and or vaccination programme is outlined. How to get ready for your bord bia quality assurance audit. Bord bia launches new quality assurance scheme agriland. There is an example on bord bia farm book to give farmers an understanding of how to complete the plan. Information can be recorded in the bord bia farm book. Origin greens system of measuring and feedback helps to identify steps to increased efficiency. The scheme is open to all bovine milk producers with a republic of ireland herd number.
This can be done by the farmer or by an advisors or vet. Damien murray from bord bia outlined the need for a quality assurance scheme. Faqs bord bia quality assurance scheme quality irish. This is the farmers plan for the year in relation to the farms dosing, vaccination programme. This is no doubt to appease members, but its unlikely. To start with, when the bord bia quality assurance scheme stamp is on an egg box with its q, shamrock and irish flag and the words originireland, you can be sure the eggs are irish. Record of all significant animal health events diary or other record 3.
This scheme has been running since 2014 and accounts for 50% of all milk produced in ireland. From late february, farmers will be subject to bord bias new beef and lamb quality assurance scheme which is likely to be called the sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme sblas. It has been designed to assist in securing new and existing markets for dairy produce as farmers look to increase milk production in a post quota era. The ownership of all material maintained represented in. Sustainable farming origin green bord bia irish food board. At a meeting between senior management in bord bia and the ifa executive council in dublin this week, ifa president joe healy said very good and solid progress was made in addressing the key areas of concern to farmers on quality assurance, including farm audits, standards and compliance issues as well as a more farmer friendly approach. Farm producer charter conditions this document provides an explanation of requirements that the certified members of all bord bia schemes are required to adhere to and it forms part of the conditions around the farm producer charter.
Meat factories are using the quality payment system as a. A meeting of mart managers and the department of agriculture heard that the proposed scheme is at a very early. An increasing number of irish farmers are recognising that improved sustainability practices are good for business too. There is a template available in the bord bia farm book or else simply write out a plan with your vet or farm adviser. Apr 12, 2017 bord bia launched a new sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme sblas this morning. To date there has been a great deal of cooperation between bord bia, north cork creameries milk suppliers and milk advisory personnel both in the preparation of the farm inspections and in assisting with any outstan ding issues the audit. Damien told the crowd of almost 500 farmers that there are currently 51,000 in the beef and lamb qa scheme with a further 15,000 farmers in the.
These are some of the areas will be examined to determine compliance with the scheme requirements. Get the information it is important that you get as much information as possible before making the switch to organic farming. It replaces the previous beef and lamb quality assurance standard, revision 01 of 2010. Bord bia looking at qa scheme for the marts farming independent. Please have the following information available for the bord bia visit where applicable. Composed and codesigned the 2015 farm book record keeping book. Bord bia sustainable dairy assurance scheme sdas ia certification is continuing to grow. The bord bia sustainable beef and lamb quality assurance scheme. The audit length can be influenced by how well a farm is prepared for the audit. The bord bia beef and lamb quality assurance scheme allows for multiple movements between quality assured farms before and during the final 70 day period prior to slaughter.
This information relates to the new sblas sustainable beef and lamb assurance scheme. Jun 23, 2016 at a meeting between senior management in bord bia and the ifa executive council in dublin this week, ifa president joe healy said very good and solid progress was made in addressing the key areas of concern to farmers on quality assurance, including farm audits, standards and compliance issues as well as a more farmer. Get the information it is important that you get as much information as possible before making the switch to. Farmer benefits of bord bia sblas there has been a big emphasis placed on the sustainability of beef and lamb, how farmers produce their animals and. The purpose of these databases is to record membership of those schemes and where relevant provide access to selected information for the purposes of facilitating the scheme members. This document outlines key differences in the new sblas standard, when compared to the old beef and lamb quality assurance scheme.