Useful Documents & Links

Farm Book
Farm Book

7 sets of record templates have been provided for you here.

Records may be maintained in this farmbook or in any other acceptable format such as computer based records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

This document outlines some of the common questions and queries farmers have for us regards the scheme, Bord Bias role, chairmans role and benefit of QA.

Bord Bia - USDA Process Verified Program Information for Farmer Suppliers
Bord Bia - USDA Process Verified Program Information for Farmer Suppliers

This link provides information for Farmer suppliers on The Bord Bia Process Verified Points (PVP) Program

Universal Audit Feedback Survey
Universal Audit Feedback Survey

Post Audit Farmer Feedback Survey.

Download survey and return it to:

Bord Bia
140 Pembroke Road,
Dublin 4,
D04 NV34

Survey can also be completed online at:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PZ7PNLT

Requirements for Members
Requirements for Members

This document contains the Membership Agreement applicable to all Bord Bia Sustainability and Quality Assurance Scheme SQAS members (current and prospective) are urged to take sufficient time to understand this document's contents fully.

Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS) Summary of Changes Revision 1.2, November 2023
Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS) Summary of Changes Revision 1.2, November 2023

Summary Document including the updated criteria to 3.8.1 Animal Health and Welfare – Additional Calf Welfare Criteria.

Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme Producer Standard
Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme Producer Standard

Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme Producer Standard Revision 1.2 November 2023

This Producer Standard includes the criteria for Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (Section 3) against which the herd will be assessed.

SDAS members communication on Calf wefare update 2023
SDAS members communication on Calf wefare update 2023

Correspondence to all SDAS members on standard updates coming into effect from January 1st 2024. This also includes the updated criteria to 3.8.1 Animal Health and Welfare – Additional Calf Welfare Criteria.

Bord Bia Sustainability and Quality Assurance Scheme Rules
Bord Bia Sustainability and Quality Assurance Scheme Rules

This document contains the Scheme Rules applicable to all Bord Bia Sustainability and Quality Assurance Scheme Participants. Participants (current and prospective) are urged to take sufficient time to understand the contents of this document fully.

SDAS members communication on implementation of Calf Welfare Criterion 3.8.1.h
SDAS members communication on implementation of Calf Welfare Criterion 3.8.1.h

Correspondance sent 19th August 2024 to all Bord Bia's Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS) members, to remind of criterion 3.8.1.h prohibiting the slaughter of healthy calves within the first eight weeks of life, introduced into the standard in January 2024 & 2025 plan.

SunSmart Leaflet
SunSmart Leaflet

Bord Bia has teamed up with the HSE to raise awareness
among farmers of how to be SunSmart this summer and
reduce the risk of skin cancer. The initiative focuses on
educating and supporting farmers on the importance of
sun safety and skin protection.

A Message from Bord Bia in relation to recent events
A Message from Bord Bia in relation to recent events

Irish farmers and growers work hard to maintain the high standards demanded by consumers and customers in Ireland and our many export markets. In this context, the questions that have arisen in recent weeks about imports, standards, and fairness are completely understandable.
It is important that these issues are discussed
with facts, context and respect which are included in this flier.