Sheep
Less options for sheep farmers as Kepak Hacketstown closes
Kepak Group has informed staff at its Hacketstown, Co Carlow lamb abattoir this afternoon that it is to cease operations...
Sheep
Kepak Group has informed staff at its Hacketstown, Co Carlow lamb abattoir this afternoon that it is to cease operations...
World News
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Dairy
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Beef
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Agri-Business
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Environment
The period in which farmers are not allowed to spread slurry came to an end for farmers in the south...
Agri-Business
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Agri-Business
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Agri-Business
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Agri-Business
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Agri-Business
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Agri-Business
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Beef
The fees payable to the Department of Agriculture and Bord Bia for the slaughter or live export of animals were outlined...
Agri-Business
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Dairy
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Environment
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Rural Life
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Dairy
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