Meat factories

Young Stock Podcast: how a Longford suckler farmer built an engineering business

In this week’s episode, Longford’s Donal Hand talks about suckler farming, his studies and establishing his own engineering business.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Young Stock Podcast: how a Longford suckler farmer built an engineering business

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UK stalls with ban on Brazilian beef

UK stalls with ban on Brazilian beef

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 July 2026

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

Cattle kill down 12% on 2025

NEWS 24 June 2026

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

NEWS 27 May 2026

Warning that drop in cattle numbers will close factories

Warning that drop in cattle numbers will close factories

Warning that drop in cattle numbers will close factories

NEWS 14 May 2026

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Department defends new sheep carcase law

Department defends new sheep carcase law

One of the criticisms by meat processors surrounds the requirement for factories to leave a longer tail on sheep carcases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 March 2026

Agri jobs: meat processing operatives wanted for multiple locations

Agri jobs: meat processing operatives wanted for multiple locations

There are vacancies for meat processing operatives, CNC machine operators and a dairy farm worker in the agricultural sector this week.

NEWS 23 March 2026

Agri jobs: dairy workers and maintenance technician wanted

Agri jobs: dairy workers and maintenance technician wanted

This week, dairy farm workers, a maintenance technician and a horticulture operative are sought after in the sector.

NEWS 23 March 2026

Finished cattle accruing losses of over €300 in factories – Teagasc

Finished cattle accruing losses of over €300 in factories – Teagasc

David Argue advised farmers to talk to their accountants and to run a budget before buying cattle in the present climate.

NEWS 23 March 2026

Watch: finishers losing up to €400/head on cattle

Watch: finishers losing up to €400/head on cattle

IFA president Francie Gorman has stated that factories will not have beef finishers down the line if they do not put a stop to relentless price cuts.

NEWS 23 March 2026

Dempsey at Large: solutions needed for beef finishers

Dempsey at Large: solutions needed for beef finishers

There must be mechanisms put in place to deliver transparency and accountability.

VIEWPOINTS 23 March 2026

Beef price cuts opportunistic and irresponsible – IFA

Beef price cuts opportunistic and irresponsible – IFA

If factories are not prepared to facilitate meetings with farmers, they may find themselves engaging with them "in a different format", the IFA has warned.

NEWS 23 March 2026

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Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

Farmers looking to strengthen performance inside the farm gate are invited to attend a practical roadshow designed to help build more profitable, efficient and resilient dairy farms beyond 2026.

Future-focused dairy farming: roadshow to share advice to drive profitability

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