Beef
CCTV in meat plant survey conducted by department
A survey on CCTV use in Irish slaughterhouse has been conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine,...
Meat Factories
Beef
CCTV to be made mandatory for Scottish meat plants
New legislation is to be brought forward to make CCTV mandatory in all areas of Scottish abattoirs where live animals...
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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...
Agri-Business
Concerns raised over vet dispute impact as industry deals with Brexit
As the dispute with the Temporary Veterinary Inspectors (TVI) in meat plants around the country deepens, concerns have been raised...
Agri Politics
Creed to name factories fined for excessive trimming
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, will publish the names of the factories that have been...
Beef
No 'immediate threat' of vets striking at meat factories
There is no “immediate threat” of temporary veterinary inspectors (TVIs) going on strike at meat factories, the chief executive of Veterinary...
Beef
Factories exploiting farmers to 'an unbelievable extent'
Meat factories are exploiting farmers to “an believable extent”, according to Fianna Fail TD and dairy farmer Jackie Cahill. Speaking...
Beef
'Meat factory price drop totally unacceptable'
With meat factories dropping their prices in recent weeks, the bad weather will now give them another reason to cut...
Beef
'Beef price cuts in meat factories must stop'
IFA (Irish Farmers’ Association) President Joe Healy said beef price cuts at the meat factories must stop as they are...
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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...
Agri-Business
No levies should be taken out of farmers cheques - ICSA President
There should be no levies taken out of farmer’s cheques, ICSA President Patrick Kent has said. Speaking to Agriland, Kent...