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ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

Factory inspections on both grading and trimming needed to be ramped up significantly to protect farmer confidence in the factory payments system, the ICMSA claimed.

NEWS 4 March 2026

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

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NIMEA objects to new sheep legislation

NIMEA objects to new sheep legislation

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

Beef finishers facing a £200 loss this spring

Beef finishers facing a £200 loss this spring

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 March 2026

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

NEWS 22 February 2026

Beef grid is failing suckler stock

Beef grid is failing suckler stock

Beef grid is failing suckler stock

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

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Beef processors react to fewer cattle

Beef processors react to fewer cattle

ABP and Kepak are in consultation with workers to streamline the deboning and further processing part of their business

NEWS 5 November 2025

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Factory spotlight focuses on heavier lamb carcases

Factory spotlight focuses on heavier lamb carcases

Plants are encouraging farmers to draft any heavier lambs promptly with a number operating or considering introducing price penalties for carcases deemed overweight.

MANAGEMENT 5 November 2025

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Currently, around 200,000t of beef is exported each year to enter the EU from Mercosur countries. This beef attracts a higher tariff rate.

NEWS 5 November 2025

The Beef Quality Awards: CBV suckler farmer finisher

The Beef Quality Awards: CBV suckler farmer finisher

Adam Woods and Martin Merrick profile the awards winners from the suckler farmer finisher section of the Beef Quality Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 5 November 2025

Dairy Day: ‘no meat on the bones’ yet in Aurivo and Dale Farm talks

Dairy Day: ‘no meat on the bones’ yet in Aurivo and Dale Farm talks

Talks between Aurivo and Dale Farm haven’t gotten very far and are at an early stage, Aurivo chair Raymond Barlow said at Dairy Day.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Sheep Trends: pressure to increase carcase weights

Sheep Trends: pressure to increase carcase weights

The move by ICM plants is said to be putting pressure on other plants to follow through, but, as yet, there has been no official movement.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

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Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

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