patsy_mccabe wrote: » Yes, and I have absolutely no problem with that (despite what other posters on here might say about it). Being able to guarantee a constant supply increases your bargaining power with your customers, the large supermarkets.
wrangler wrote: » It's a necessity, don't you know well you can't get top dollar for surplus product, the more that's tied into fixed contracts the better Have to look at the broader picture, do we try to stop lamb imports or do we allow processors to import lambs to hold on to customers. That's assuming we had any power to stop them importing....which we don't Likewise the feedlots, would every farmer sign a contract to supply a certain quantity per week.......might sign it alright but unlikely to deliver
Willfarman wrote: » If the imported lambs are costing less or even the same as our own then no we have no grounds to attempt to stop it. But if we had any intelligence we would boycott thems that's at it thereby giving their opposition a competitive advantage even for a week or two.. But alas we are a little shy on intelligence why else would we torture ourselves with slee derivation and hardship every springtime!! Back on this ifj article they missed a trick in my view by making a unsubstantiated claim they should of had some balls and said something like 5 million profits per week and at least provoke a reaction from the industry.
wrangler wrote: » If you're all correct in your calculations on boards here I can't believe that there isn't one farmer out of the the 100000 in the country that has the balls to tear their figures apart and put their name to it on a public forum. I await the next few weeks with anticipation As for Bass's cop out, When I write to them I use the proviso that they don't print it if it needs editing, simples
wrangler wrote: » Willfarman wrote: » If the imported lambs are costing less or even the same as our own then no we have no grounds to attempt to stop it. But if we had any intelligence we would boycott thems that's at it thereby giving their opposition a competitive advantage even for a week or two.. But alas we are a little shy on intelligence why else would we torture ourselves with slee derivation and hardship every springtime!! Back on this ifj article they missed a trick in my view by making a unsubstantiated claim they should of had some balls and said something like 5 million profits per week and at least provoke a reaction from the industry. If you're all correct in your calculations on boards here I can't believe that there isn't one farmer out of the the 100000 in the country that has the balls to tear their figures apart and put their name to it on a public forum. I await the next few weeks with anticipation As for Bass's cop out, When I write to them I use the proviso that they don't print it if it needs editing, simples
TITANIUM. wrote: » Not trying to argue now Wrangler but i just want to know! A. Do you believe the figures printed by the IFJ to be accurate? And B. If not are you playing devils advocate or just arguing for the sake of it. Do not reply to this post unless you are willing to give a 1 word anwser to A. And a very short reply to B. Thank you.
Willfarman wrote: » At the bottom of the third page there is a full and frank admission that there isn't close to enough data available to attempt to accurately estimate profitability. So pulling them up is pointless.
wrangler wrote: » The issue is not the accuracy of the article as it's fairly well explained that they're given an opinion based 0n figures that's already in he public domain. Critics here have used words like lazy , misinformation, reading something into the editors offer from LG.....and lots more. just because it's fashionable to criticise,....and they say the vegans are bad OK I'm good at basic maths and would put a different calculation on their computations,but it'd only be an opinion too like everyones' here and certainly wouldn't stand up to scrutiny . But I don't think it's a reason to go on an ego trip about it, IFJ do a good job and they are the envy of a lot of the tabloids,https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/irish-farmers-journal-a-leader-in-the-newspaper-field-1.1705625
Good loser wrote: » I think it's an excellent paper and has been for many decades. They have been blessed in their editors. Have read farming papers from other countries and they don't match the IFJ. Nor do the other Irish papers or the Supplements. Particularly good at keeping on top of the Brussels news and their alerts on the intricacies of the various farm schemes are invaluable.
wrangler wrote: » And I've directed people on here to email them for information and they've replied promptly Of course they are good, but are seen as part of the establishment on here, in with the factories etc' As per that article on the IT they are forging ahead, this new farm will give them a run for their money though
Good loser wrote: » What new farm Wrangler?
Base price wrote: » Any updates on the replacement Stena Line ferry for FR calf exports. From what I have heard "Das Boot" still isn't in place. One wonders who's hands this protracted delay is playing into :rolleyes:
wrangler wrote: » Are you not in the market for calves, surely it must be a help,
Base price wrote: » Not 100,000 of them, that was the number that was exported last year.
wrangler wrote: » No,but just to take the edge of the trade while you're buying could put a few grand in your pocket. Have to think of No 1 first. mightn't be easy buy when the boats do run.
epfff wrote: » Beef price tracker I was expecting this thread to be about beef prices avaible to farmers from processors not profits beef processors can make and the quality of the irish print media
Pidae.m wrote: » One man in Bandon (a retired farmer) bought 25 Hereford bull calves 3-4 weeks old €410 average for the bunch . The world is phucked
CloughCasey1 wrote: » That's crazy. They will be worth €480 by Christmas if they are nice sorts.
Pidae.m wrote: » Some lovely bunches of Hereford bullocks sold down here for €600 the last few weeks. That's why I think calves at €410 is bollicks
patsy_mccabe wrote: » You dont hear the dairy farmer complaining. Was it in the mart he bought them?
