Impact of Covid-19 affecting beef farmers

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The impact of Covid-19 on the beef sector has been revealed in figures published by the Department of Agriculture.

Since the beginning of March the weekly cattle kill in Ireland has fallen from nearly 38,000 to just over 25,000.

The food service industry across Europe is in shutdown which has meant a huge decrease in demand from commercial buyers.RTÉ News is aware that many meat processors have shut down significant parts of their operation.It's selling the meat at its outlets across Europe and the US. Managing Director for Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland, John Paul Scally says: "At Lidl, supporting and developing our local supplier network has always been a priority for us and now, more than ever, we are committed to investing in our partners.

"We are extremely grateful to Lidl for the ongoing support and investment, particularly now in these unprecedented times. We look forward bringing premium Irish grass-fed beef to consumers across the globe."

 

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