North west farmers among group staging protest in Kilcock
Framers from the North West today were among a large group that staged a protest at the Musgrave/Centra/Supervalu distribution centre in Kilcock. The IFA have stepped up their action this week in their attempts to secure a better price for Beef. Chairperson of the Sligo IFA Kathleen Henry was on…
IFA accuse retailers of ‘hiding’ behind meat factories
Tesco has described this morning’s blockade by farmers at its Dublin distribution centre is “regrettable”. A number of protesters have used a tractor and trailer to stop trucks getting in or out of the Donabate site. It follows demonstrations at Lidl and Aldi’s distribution centres in Cork and Kildare last…
Beef Plan Movement not in support of IFA protests
The Beef Plan Movement says ‘it’s regrettable’ the IFA did not attempt to engage in talks before farmers held a protest by in Naas, Co. Kildare. On Thursday morning, farmers began a 12 hour protest outside of the Aldi warehouse blocking trucks from picking up deliveries. A further 12 hour…
No price increase for beef farmers after Taskforce meeting.
The Irish Farmers Association says it’s disappointed to walk away from today’s Beef Market Taskforce meeting without a price increase for beef farmers. The group called for an immediate and significant price increase to the amount they are being paid for beef products. Today marked the first meeting…
IFA Livestock Chairman says Beef Task Force must deliver real results
IFA National Livestock Chairman, Angus Woods, says that the Beef Task Force must deliver real results. That’s according to the IFA National Livestock Committee Chairman, Angus Woods. Mr. Woods says farmers are angry at low prices and the failure of factories to increase their prices. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/2019%20News%20Clips/Angus%20IFA.mp3
Two candidates for regional chairperson of IFA attend debate in Sligo this evening
The two candidates for the regional chairperson of the IFA will be in Ballisodare in County Sligo this evening. John Hanley, from Roscommon, and Pat Murphy from Galway will be attending an IFA regional debate in The Sally Gardens in Ballsodare at 8pm. Sligo IFA Chairperson Kathleen Henry has been…
Debates kick off tonight for the next IFA president
Campaigning in the election for president of the IFA is heating up with debates running until Nov 21st. Tonight, one of those debates will take place in the Bush Hotel in Carrick on Shannon. The Election Count will take place in Dublin on Tues, December 17th. Sligo IFA Chairperson Kathleen…