Sheep News
Sheep trade: Higher-end of hogget prices cross €9.00/kg
The first full week of 2025 has got off to a strong start for the sheep trade with factory price...
Kildare Chilling
Sheep
Sheep trade: Up to 10c/kg of a lift for lamb prices
Prices for spring lamb received a boost this week as factories have added 10c/kg on to their quotes. While prices...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Sheep
'No problem' for farmers to collect cheques at Kildare Chilling
Kildare Chilling has said there “is no problem” issuing cheques to farmers after some farmers claimed they had experienced a...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Factories deliver a 30c/kg boost for hoggets
The trade for hoggets has continued to rise on a weekly basis, with an increase of up to 30c/kg seen...
Beef
CCPC: Dawn Meats' latest acquisition will 'not lessen' competition
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has published its determination on the decision to green light Dawn Meats’ acquisition of...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Base quotes remain firm for spring lambs
Prices in the sheep trade at the beginning of this week (Monday, November 20) have steadied and are holding firm...
Agri-Business
Kildare Chilling takeover is not a 'good outcome' - ICSA
The beef chair of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), Edmund Graham, has said the takeover of Kildare...
Beef
Dawn-Kildare deal 'reduces competition throughout the country'
The purchase of Kildare Chilling by Dawn Meats will “reduce competition for beef and sheep farmers” throughout the country, according...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Dawn Meats acquisition of Kildare Chilling cleared by CCPC
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has confirmed that it will clear the acquisition of Kildare Chilling Company by...
Agri-Business
Full CCPC investigation into sale of Kildare Chilling to Dawn Meats
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is to carry out a full investigation into the proposed acquisition by Dawn...
Agri-Business
CCPC request further information on Kildare Chilling sale
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has sought further information on the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling to Dawn...
Agri-Business
CCPC: 2 submissions on proposed Kildare Chilling sale
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has confirmed to Agriland that it has received two submissions in relation to the...
Agri-Business
CCPC seeks views on sale of Kildare Chilling to Dawn Meats
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is seeking submissions from the public on the proposed sale of Kildare Chilling...
Agri-Business
ICSA raises concerns over Kildare Chilling sale with EU
The president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has written to the EU commissioner for competition outlining...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Call for CCPC to fully examine proposed sale of Kildare Chilling
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to thoroughly examine the impact...
Agri-Business
Dawn Meats in deal to buy Kildare Chilling
Meat processor Dawn Meats is set to purchase fellow processor Kildare Chilling, Agriland understands. The deal will have to go...
