Farmers set to descend on Laois for beef trade summit

Experts in the beef trade are sure to be peppered with questions from many farmers from Laois and other counties at what looks set to be a summit in Abbeyleix on what factories are paying for cattle. 

Hosted by the Irish Farmers Journal in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, the organisers say the event comes in the context of plenty of discussion and concern around cattle prices and the wider beef trade in recent weeks.

Inviting farmers, the Journal says it is hosting a national beef market information meeting "to help bring clarity to the situation".

Adam Woods, Editor, Irish Farmers Journal, outlined why farmers from Laois and other counties should attend.

"This important event will bring together expert voices from across the industry, including the Irish Farmers Journal, Teagasc, Bord Bia and farming organisations. On the night, we will take a detailed look at current market conditions and provide a clear outlook for the beef trade for the remainder of 2026.

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"Whether you're actively farming, involved in the sector or simply want to better understand where the market is heading, I would strongly encourage you to attend," it said.

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The free event on Monday, March 30, gets underway at 7.30pm. People are asked to register in advance HERE.