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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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Farmers being repaid by Asba Meats on a drip-fed basis - judge

Farmers being repaid by Asba Meats on a drip-fed basis - judge

NEWS 23 February 2026

Ambitious plans at the Agri-Food Regulator

Ambitious plans at the Agri-Food Regulator

NEWS 30 December 2025

30% of farmers report unfair trading practices in survey

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

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

NEWS 7 November 2025

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Agri-Food Regulator brings Asba Meats to court again

Agri-Food Regulator brings Asba Meats to court again

The regulator previously secured a conviction against the processor last year.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Agri-Food Regulator waiting for new powers

Agri-Food Regulator waiting for new powers

Extra powers for Agri-food Regulator are on their way but they are held up by the legislative process

NEWS 1 January 1970

'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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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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