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Tillage
Slurry from 5,000 cattle provides for well-fed crops
Siobhán Walsh
The Kepak farm in Co Meath is using slurry wisely to reduce artificial inputs, reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
22 March 2024 News
Food safety watchdog examines hygiene concerns at Kepak plant in Wales
Kepak said its food safety standards are independently verified, working closely with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) who have a daily presence onsite.
4 March 2024 Markets
Beef prices: trade steadies as supplies tighten
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest prices being paid for factory-fit cattle.
Kepak named as title sponsor for shearing championships
The Kepak all-Ireland and all-nations sheep shearing championships will take place on Saturday and Sunday 1-2 June 2024.
3 March 2024 News
Beef factory price gap hits €220/hd
Whatever the price of beef might be, farmers should be aware that selecting the right factory for their cattle is worth a lot of money.
24 January 2024 News
Power in numbers for Longford Cattle Producer Group
Adam Woods visits Longford Cattle producer group member Oisin Farrell in Co Longford
24 January 2024 Grass & feeding
Rollercoaster year for factory prices
As always, there is a big spread between factories of prices paid for the same grade of cattle in 2023.
24 January 2024 News
Details of Angus beef bonus announced
Adam Woods has the details around how beef finishers can guarantee their Angus beef bonus this spring.
10 January 2024 Markets
Guaranteed €250 price for one-month-old Wagyu-cross calves from dairy herd
A UK-based company specialising in Wagyu production is linking up with Munster Bovine and Kepak, offering dairy farmers a guaranteed price for their one-month-old Wagyu-cross calves.
20 December 2023 News
€250 guaranteed price for Wagyu-cross calves from dairy herd
A UK-based company specialising in Wagyu production is linking up with Munster Bovine and Kepak and offering dairy farmers a guaranteed price for their one-month-old Wagyu-cross calves.
13 December 2023 News
Kepak emissions cut to 2030 equivalent of powering 2,500 homes
Kepak’s emissions targets to 2030 have been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI).
12 December 2023 News
Dairy farmers to be guaranteed €200/head for Wagyu-cross calves
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland has said the move will guarantee prices for dairy farmers using the breed.
4 December 2023 News