Factories and retailers warned of need to offer finishers viable prices

MEAT factories and retailers are going to have to offer contracts at economically viable prices to secure cattle supplies next winter, the Irish Farmers Association has warned.

Livestock Committee Chairman Michael Doran said farmers are not going to finish cattle and lose money again for the 2010-2011 season.

Announcing details of a major IFA beef finishers’ meeting for September 13 in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, Co Laois at 8.30pm, he said feeders are facing much higher costs this year.