Lorcan Roche Kelly

lrochekelly@farmersjournal.ie

'Historic' cattle shortage drives closure of more US beef plants

Tyson foods announced it is closing two plants and putting a third up for sale.

NEWS 14 August 2026

'Historic' cattle shortage drives closure of more US beef plants

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50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

50% rise in sales at Kilkenny Cheese

NEWS 12 August 2026

How FBD Trust won big on FBD shares

How FBD Trust won big on FBD shares

NEWS 12 August 2026

Kinisla to pay top-up worth €4m to suppliers

Kinisla to pay top-up worth €4m to suppliers

Kinisla to pay top-up worth €4m to suppliers

NEWS 12 August 2026

The two sides to the butter debate

The two sides to the butter debate

The two sides to the butter debate

NEWS 12 August 2026

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Kerry Co-op report shows Kinisla's performance

Kerry Co-op report shows Kinisla's performance

Processor ended profitable 2025 with net debt of less than one times earnings.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Kerrygold’s latest challenge is Irish butter

Kerrygold’s latest challenge is Irish butter

There is no doubt that the US market is huge, and growing, but Irish farmers won’t benefit from competition on price.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tirlán kicks off fresh US butter battle

Tirlán kicks off fresh US butter battle

Co-op has agreed deal to supply major US retailer's own-brand grass-fed butter.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Grocery inflation falls to lowest level since February 2025

Grocery inflation falls to lowest level since February 2025

The hot weather in July saw a surge in sales of snacks and drinks.

NEWS 22 July 2026

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

NovaUCD and PTSB announce new start-up support programme

PTSB also announced the launch of a €250m lending fund for environmental and social investments.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Change is coming for Irish agriculture; but there is still too much uncertainty over how it will be supported.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

The improvement in operating results was driven by a surge in membership fee income.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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