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NEWS 30 December 2025

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30% of farmers report unfair trading practices in survey

30% of farmers report unfair trading practices in survey

NEWS 12 December 2025

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

NEWS 7 November 2025

Agri-Food Regulator brings Asba Meats to court again

Agri-Food Regulator brings Asba Meats to court again

Agri-Food Regulator brings Asba Meats to court again

NEWS 16 October 2025

Agri-Food Regulator waiting for new powers

Agri-Food Regulator waiting for new powers

Agri-Food Regulator waiting for new powers

NEWS 26 September 2025

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'Nothing court can do' after Asba Meats owner is a court no-show

'Nothing court can do' after Asba Meats owner is a court no-show

At Ennis District Civil Court, Judge Alec Gabbett made his comment after Asba Meats Ltd owner Tarequr Rahman Khan was a no-show in court, despite the judge's order on him to attend.

NEWS 10 February 2025

Owner of Asba Meats ordered to attend court over €16,931 debt

Owner of Asba Meats ordered to attend court over €16,931 debt

Town and Country Meats Group obtained an order in the circuit court on 4 June 2024 to allow the company recover €16,181 from Asba Meats along with €750 in costs and expenses. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 10 February 2025

Proposed malting barley contract cut ‘totally unacceptable’ – IFA

Proposed malting barley contract cut ‘totally unacceptable’ – IFA

IFA called for Boortmalt to revisit this decision saying that this proposed unilateral action is also in breach of the unfair trading practices legislation.

NEWS 10 February 2025

Dunnes absent in Agri-Food Regulator survey

Dunnes absent in Agri-Food Regulator survey

Agri-Food Regulator conference gives insight on supplier issues and compliance with Unfair Trading Practices legislation.

NEWS 10 February 2025

14% of agri-food suppliers claim to have been subject to UTP breaches

14% of agri-food suppliers claim to have been subject to UTP breaches

Full compliance is needed with the agri-food supply chain regulations in place to protect farmers, the regulator has said.

NEWS 10 February 2025

Asba Meats agrees to pay unpaid debts to another meat company

Asba Meats agrees to pay unpaid debts to another meat company

The solicitor for Town and Country Meats said that he met with the owner of Asba Meats before court, where it was agreed that Asba Meats would pay the debt. Gordon Deegan reports

NEWS 10 February 2025

Agri-food suppliers sought for trading experience survey

Agri-food suppliers sought for trading experience survey

The Agri-Food Regulator wants to hear from agri-food suppliers about their trading experiences with retail and wholesale buyers of their products.

NEWS 10 February 2025

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