Butchers
Peter McCann on 20 Oct 2021
Agri food labour shortage is long term, MPs told
Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Association, briefed the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on Tuesday
Caoimhe Harney on 18 Oct 2021
Hundreds of butchers granted UK visas to help solve the British pig crisis
Farmers and stakeholders have said that the measures do not go far enough and that the situation on many farms is still critical.
Gerald Potterton on 13 Oct 2021
Farmer Writes: carbon credits issue could be a death knell for tree planting
As a co-owner of hardwood forestry, Gerald Potterton says very firmly, they’re his trees on his land and the sequestered carbon is certainly his.
Phelim O'Neill on 06 Oct 2021
Boris butchers the meat industry
Farmers are outraged by the UK prime Minister's flippant dismissal of a potential cull of healthy animals as labour and transport shortages bite.
Amy Forde on 25 Sep 2021
Meat factories and butchers audited on halal controls
The halal audit was conducted in 25 businesses between July 2019 and February 2020.
Noel Bardon on 27 Aug 2021
Ballet dancers prioritised over drivers and butchers – British meat exporters
The British Meat Processors Association has said that a new report on the UK’s post-Brexit labour shortages has exposed the true scale of the industry’s issue.
Shane Murphy on 18 Aug 2021
Lamb prices back up €2 to €3 a head
Factory agents are back keen for factory fit lambs as quotes increase
Phelim O'Neill on 11 Aug 2021
Karro urges swift action to avert disaster
Karro warns of farm welfare disaster, food shortages and food inflation if staff shortage isn’t solved.
on 06 Aug 2021
Stars set to shine at Growvite Irish Texel premier sale
All roads lead to Blessington Mart on 13 and 14 August for the Growvite Irish Texel premier sale.
Niall Hurson on 20 Jul 2021
UK meat processors warn of ‘shut-down’ as COVID-19 staff shortage worsens
One in 10 meat factory workers have been instructed to self-isolate following a close contact.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 24 Jun 2021
TD Holly Cairns: not in politics to plámás farmers
Pushing for 100% convergence, reducing the national herd and upholding the live export trade, the agriculture spokesperson for the Social Democrats shoots straight from the hip on farm issues.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 26 May 2021
Food watchdog does not accept it overcharged abattoirs
Internal sources believed that local abattoirs had been overcharged by the FSAI.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 May 2021
Food watchdog overcharges thousands in inspection fees
It’s not clear if farmers, butchers and food producers will have their fees refunded.
Shane Murphy on 12 May 2021
SheepWatch: extra bite for spring lambs at marts
Mart managers across the country are reporting a tighter supply and higher demand for spring lambs.
Shane Murphy on 05 May 2021
SheepWatch: mixed hogget quality leads to €5/head price drop
Mart managers across the country are reporting a drop in hogget numbers, resulting in a mix of quality on show.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 05 May 2021
Food producers and butchers to be forced to pay inspection charges
The food watchdogs wants small food producers and abattoirs to pay for their own follow-up inspections by vets.
Darren Carty on 28 Apr 2021
Camera at the Mart: butcher buying underpins firm trade in Fermoy
While prices in Monday’s sale were back a little for lighter lambs, a strong butcher and wholesale trade saw prices paid for heavier sheep hold relatively firm.
Adam Woods on 21 Apr 2021
Camera at the Mart: hoggets in demand in Raphoe
Adam Woods reports from Raphoe’s weekly sheep sale held on Monday.
John Sleigh on 14 Apr 2021
Farm Profit Programme helps three businesses make change
This week, John Sleigh speaks with three farmers who have changed their business with help from the Farm Profit Programme
Darren Carty on 31 Mar 2021
Records smashed as spring lamb prices top €200/head
The trade for spring lambs exploded into life in the last 10 days with butcher and wholesale buyers driving prices.