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Beef
Kepak Group acquires UK-based Summit Foods
James Hanly
This acquisition, Kepak has said is part of its strategic plan to further grow its food business organically and through acquisitions.
9 October 2024 Crops
Planting in full flow while beans disappoint
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Meath, and Dublin as winter cereals are planted in good conditions.
3 October 2024 News
€8m invested in Kepak Kilbeggan factory
The investment aims to enhance market access, quality and efficiency, while positioning the factory as a central hub for exporting Irish meat.
Hereford prime increases beef bonus
Adam Woods has news of an increased Hereford Bonus
25 September 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: trade remains steady
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished stock.
11 September 2024 Markets
Certified Irish Angus group announces new autumn beef bonus
Adam Woods has news of an autumn off-season bonus launched by the Certified Irish Angus producer group.
10 September 2024 Markets
Beef quotes steady as factories drive mart trade for heavy cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory finished cattle.
10 September 2024 Markets
Mixed weather as wheat slowly ripens
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Down, Meath, and Kilkenny as farmers begin to harvest winter wheat.
14 August 2024 Crops
Sheep price update: quotes static but more life in trade
Mart sales have been livelier in recent days with agents and regular sellers having more success negotiating above quoted prices.
22 July 2024 Markets
Final sprays on cereals and maize begins to recover
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Laois and Meath, as rain and warmer weather improve crop growth.
3 July 2024 Crops
Potato fungicides and applying slurry to barley
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Meath, and Dublin, as crops enjoy the recent weather conditions.
5 June 2024 Crops
Jones and Robinson claim top accolades at Kepak sheep shearing championships
Welsh shearer Richard Jones won the All-Nations Open Final while Derry man Jack Robinson claimed the All-Ireland Open title.
3 June 2024 News