Beef plan movement disappointed with no retailer representation at talks
The Chairman of the beef plan movement in Leitrim has expressed his disappointment that retailers won’t be present at today’s second round of beef talks, despite repeated requests from farmers that they be included. The latest round of talks are due to get underway today. Farmers held protests…
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 on farmers. The agreement reached last week had dealt with some key issues,…
Beef Plan movement reject outcome from talks process
The Beef Plan Movement has said it will not endorse the outcome of talks involving the Agriculture Minister aimed at securing better beef prices for farmers. The group have accused Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed of failing farmers. A range of actions were agreed including a review of the system…
Beef Plan Movement warn they will resume protests Monday if no progress made on talks
Beef farmers are warning they’ll restart their protests immediately if no progress is made in talks on Monday. Last night the Beef Plan Movement called off their pickets outside meat factories, after 12 days of protests. Meat Industry Ireland also agreed to suspend legal action it was threatening against protesters.…
Beef plan Movement protesting outside Donegal factory from today
Farmers are protesting at a Donegal meat factory this afternoon. Members of the Beef plan movement are outside Foyle Meats in Carrigans today highlighting the need for better and fairer prices for farmers. Recent reports show that prices are marked upwards of 200% in some shops around the country. Donegal…
Meat factories stand in solidarity with beef farmers
Dawn meats in Ballyhaunis will not kill any more cattle from today in response to the governments climate plan to cut herds by 53%. The Beef Plan Movement held a ‘no trade day’ nationwide on Monday. Gerry Pilkington is the Chairman of the Sligo branch of the Beef Plan Movement.…
Beef Plan Movement staging nationwide protest on Monday
Beef farmers across Ireland will refuse to trade tomorrow to protest against plans to reduce the national herd. This week, the Climate Change Advisory Committee recommended cutting cattle numbers by 53 per cent, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the Beef Plan Movement will refuse to trade tomorrow, as…