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Asba Meats’ failure to pay over €300,000 to farms caused ‘untold damage’

Judge Harris said he would not be finalising sentence on Thursday in order to allow the outstanding monies to be paid over to farmers. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Asba Meats’ failure to pay over €300,000 to farms caused ‘untold damage’

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Mayo vet warns of 'significant increase' in redwater cases

Mayo vet warns of 'significant increase' in redwater cases

NEWS 11 June 2026

Soft demand is hitting beef prices, says LMC

Soft demand is hitting beef prices, says LMC

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Stability returns to NI beef trade

Stability returns to NI beef trade

Stability returns to NI beef trade

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Weanling trade holds firm at Enniskillen

Weanling trade holds firm at Enniskillen

Weanling trade holds firm at Enniskillen

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

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Beef finishers need a steady market

Beef finishers need a steady market

The peaks and troughs seen in the trade over the last 12 months are not sustainable for beef finishers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 June 2026

Award-winning Co Down farmer enjoys huge success with multispecies swards

Award-winning Co Down farmer enjoys huge success with multispecies swards

Winner of the British Grassland Society’s Farmer of the Year Award in 2025, James Henderson recently hosted a farm walk. Cathal Gormley went along.

GRASS & FEEDING 5 June 2026

Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Heifers meet a sharper trade than bullocks in Roscrea Mart

Last week’s sale in Roscrea Mart saw a big lift in all heifer categories, while lighter bullocks saw a drop in demand with bullocks weighing over 500kg more sought-after.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

Prominent Blonde cattle breeder passes away

The Irish Blonde Cattle Society is mourning one of its most dedicated ambassadors, Michael Creed, Co Cork, who passed away on 7 June.

PEDIGREE 5 June 2026

Farmer Writes: hopefully it's not another one of those years

Farmer Writes: hopefully it's not another one of those years

In dry weather, it wouldn't be a huge issue, but with every wet day that comes, it's getting trickier. Cattle are becoming unsettled as well.

FARMER WRITES 5 June 2026

Appeal for information after 47 cattle stolen in Armagh

Appeal for information after 47 cattle stolen in Armagh

Approximately 47 cattle were stolen from the south Armagh area between Friday 23 May and Monday 25 May.

NEWS 5 June 2026

Irish beef price trend opposite to southern hemisphere and US

Irish beef price trend opposite to southern hemisphere and US

While Irish prices have been falling over recent months, prices have been rising in the top three beef exporting countries.

NEWS 5 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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