Farmers are feeling the financial impact of factory closures
A week on from the end of the blockades at meat factories, farmers are feeling the financial impact of factory closures but say they had no choice but to protest. Brendan Barry, is Chair of…
Farmers need to consider beef agreement
A plan is on the table to keep Irish beef on shop shelves. But the deal, hammered out during weekend talks, depends on the pickets being lifted at meat plants around the country. …
Sligo IFA criticises meat processors for pulling out of talks
A County Sligo IFA official is this evening strongly criticising meat processors for pulling out of the talks aimed at seeking a resolution to the beef prices dispute. Meat Industry Ireland has said some 20…
Veterinary lab plays vital role in north west
The decision to safeguard the long-term future of Sligo veterinary lab has been welcomed by a leading IFA official in the north west. Agriculture Minister Michael Creed confirmed yesterday that that there would be design,…
McConalogue: Beef talks must restart immediately
A Donegal TD says another round of talks must start immediately to try to end the beef dispute. And the Oireachtas agriculture committee says retailers must be included. Agriculture Minister Michael Creed held mediation discussions…
Farmers continue to engage in meat factory protests
Farmers are continuing to protest outside a number of meat processing plants despite yesterday’s High Court injunction. A temporary ban was put in place to prevent farmers picketing outside up to ten factories owned…
Beef plan Movement not responsible for latest protests
The Beef Plan Movement has rejected the deal hammered out between farmers and industry representatives. It says it doesn’t go far enough to deal with real pricing control measures that factories and retailers put…