Minister says beef prices talks were ‘successful’ . . . but not all farmers are happy
Talks in the beef dispute have come to a conclusion. The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed said progress was made on “important initiatives aimed at improving transparency along the supply chain.” Groups representing farmers and…
Falling lamb prices for sheep farmers must be considered too
The IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy, has recently met with the Tánaiste Simon Coveney to discuss Brexit and a number of other farming issues. A number of issues specific issues were raised in the…
IFA president calls for greater support for beef farmers
With Brexit now just over 70 Days away support is urgently required for beef farmers who are in the middle of an income crisis. That’s according to the President of the IFA Joe Healy Mr…
Talks today in effort to settle beef prices row
It’s critical today’s talks between farmers and the meat industry are a success to ensure the future viability of the sector. That’s the message from the Agriculture Minister, who’s criticised the current toxic relationship between…
Hundreds of workers being laid off as beef price dispute continues
Hundreds of workers at beef plants are being temporarily laid-off as protests by farmers continue at 20 sites across the country. Three factories belonging to Dawn Meats have already started implementing temporary job losses. Meat…
Midlands North West MEP calls for support for farmers in on-going beef crisis
A Midlands North West MEP says a fair share out is needed out of the profits made from beef sales. Luke Ming Flanagan is commenting after Dawn Meats temporarily laid off staff at three of…
Minister: ‘Not a brown cent of Brexit fund will go to factories’
The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, says “not a brown cent” of the new 100 million euro beef fund will go to beef factories. The Beef Exceptional Aid Measure was announced on Monday and will…