N.Ireland
NI 'naked' bacon and sausage producer reports sizzling jump in turnover
Lynn’s Country Foods, the Northern Ireland company behind the Finnebrogue “naked” range of bacon and sausages, has reported a jump...
Meat Processor
Beef
ABP wins 17 prizes at Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards
Meat processor ABP has won 17 awards at the annual Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards (IQFDA), which took place...
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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
High Court: Directors of closed meat processor reject debt liability
The liquidator of a meat processing company has asked the High Court to make the firm’s directors personally liable for...
Agri-Business
Chilean meat factory worker allegedly disappears with overpaid salary
A Chilean meat factory worker has reportedly disappeared after being paid 330 times his monthly salary, in error. The employee...
Agri-Business
FSAI served enforcement order on meat plant in November
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) served an enforcement order on one small meat manufacturing plant during the month...
Beef
Questions raised whether Banagher meat project 'got the support it merited'
The project to establish a meat processing plant in Banagher, Co. Offaly, did not get the support it merited, according...
Rural Life
Meat processor ordered to withdraw products from sale
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued an enforcement order to a meat firm based in Limerick – ordering...
Agri-Business
Appeal lodged against Banagher Chilling development
By Gordon Deegan Plans for a €40 million beef processing plant for Banagher, Co. Offaly, have been put on hold after...
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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 Politics
Banagher issue could create 'chilling' effect on inward investment - TD
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has been called on to supply greater detail and clarity as to the reasons why...
Beef
Banagher beef processing plant faces fresh planning hurdle
By Gordon Deegan Plans for a €40 million beef processing plant for Banagher, Co. Offaly, face a fresh planning hurdle....
Sheep
No sheep kill 'for the next few days' at Kildare Chilling
There will be no sheep killed today, Monday, August 10, or “for the next few days”, according to Kildare Chilling,...
Beef
Petition started to support Banagher Chilling project
A petition has been organised to show support for the expansion and development of a new meat processing facility in...
Beef
Offaly meat plant investors can 'submit fresh applications' to IIP after planning green light
Investors in a €40 million beef processing facility in Co. Offaly who recently had their application for residency under the...
Agri-Business
Major Offaly meat factory plan 'blocked' by the IIP: But who or what is the IIP?
Following recent controversy over the apparent scuppering of a plan to establish a sizeable beef processing facility in Banagher, Co. Offaly,...
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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 Politics
Cowen: 'Faceless committee has power to jeopardise major investment in rural Ireland'
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly Barry Cowen has hit out at the decision of the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) to...
Beef
Cowen lauds grant of planning for Offaly meat plant...but warns 'project in jeopardy'
The decision by Offaly County Council to grant planning permission for a meat processing plant at Banagher, Co. Offaly, this...
Rural Life
Over 1,000 employees in German meat plant test positive for Covid-19
Germany’s Covid-19 transmission rate has risen sharply following outbreaks in meat processing plants among other areas, according to health authorities...
Rural Life
Investigations launched into fatal accident at meat plant
Investigations are underway into a workplace fatality following an accident at a meat factory in Co. Kildare. The incident occurred...