That is the view of the Irish Farmers Association's president.
A new meat factory in Offaly will bring much needed competition to the beef market.
President of the Irish Farmers' Association, Toomervara's Tim Cullinan says it's a boost for farmers who've been continually struggling with the prices from the existing meat processors.
He says three major players have been dominating the market in Ireland with little competition, so a new investor is excellent news for the farming community:
Offaly Councillor Defends Nationalist Community In Drumcree Dispute
Sinn Fein's Aoife Masterson has been at the Garvaghy Road this week.
Tanaiste Dismisses Calls For Carbon Tax Abolition
That's despite further protests being discussed in Moate on Sunday.
Laois TD Says IDA Neglecting County
Fine Gael's Sean Fleming wants to build on the 156 IDA jobs in the county.
Westmeath Garda Recounts Facing Speeding Car Head-On
Weronica Halusko is appyling to get her car back after the June 2025 incident.
Midlands Hospital Bringing Generations Together For Positive Ageing Week
An information stand is opening from 10am this morning.
Offaly Planners Consider Application For Industrial Building
A decision will be made on the Stones Hydraulics Limited apllication in November.
Offaly Community Awakes To Grief After Father And Daughter Workplace Death
A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s lost their life in an accident in Banagher yesterday.
Contraband Worth Over €600k Seized In Westmeath
Eight premises were searched during the operation, with over 413,000 cigarettes seized.
