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Are factories making the grade on carcase trim? Phelim O'Neill Markets Specialist Carcase trim in meat factories is set by EU legislation and member state inspection process is responsible for making sure that it is carried out appropriately, write Phelim O'Neill and David Wright. Read the full story -> Ringside comment: prices hold firm as cattle numbers fall off Minister Creed to name factories guilty of excessive trimming 'These poor defenceless creatures stood no chance' – 12 sheep killed in dog attack The IFA is demanding that the Department names and shames factories fined for excessive carcase trimming. Read the full story -> November milk supply is benefiting fa*mers, merchants and the processors, writes Jack Kennedy. Read the full story -> Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement They say you should never let a good crisis go to waste, and those fa*mers who have come through challenging times will tell you that those experiences helped them to refocus on their core business. Numbers continue to drop at the marts, but prices are holding quite steady so far. Forward bullocks and heifers are being met with the The standards applied to the transportation of livestock are coming under increased scrutiny in Europe. Read the full story -> November milk supply is benefiting fa*mers, merchants and the processors, writes Jack Kennedy. Read the full story -> Bank of Ireland announce new €100m fund for fa*mers Bank of Ireland have announced that they will be designating a new What's on in the marts A guide to special and upcoming sales in the marts in the coming Visit Tullamore Fa*m An Irish Fa*mers Journal mixed grazing demonstration fa*m Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement They say you should never let a good crisis go to waste, and those fa*mers who have come through challenging times will tell you that those experiences helped them to refocus on their core business. Watch: Understanding Liver Fluke Research published in 2016 suggested that 82% of Irish dairy herds