IFA and meat factories in conflict as farmers’ share of retail price is below production cost

Livestock farmers have staged a protest at the Aldi supermarket in Tullamore, Co Offaly, demanding a rise on the €3.75 they get from the €8.92/kg average Irish retail price for beef.

The IFA says Irish meat factories have cut prices to Irish farmers by 35c/kg since May 1, from €4.10 back to their current €3.75/kg.

The farmer group has accused retailers and processors of failing to honour responsibilities to farmers and consumers.