NSA & Kepak Next Generation Future Farming Competition
New competition to reward sustainably thinking future farmers at the 2024 NSA Sheep Event.
Young UK sheep farmers have the opportunity to demonstrate their ideas and knowledge for a sustainable sheep farming future in an exciting new competition launched to coincide with the National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event, taking place this summer. The Next Generation Future Farming competition, ran by the NSA in conjunction with Kepak, challenges anyone aged 18 to 35 to submit a plan for the management of a farm in need of improvement, hypothetically belonging to ‘Tom Farmer of Flock Farm’.
KEPAK MERTHRY HOSTS ITALIAN DELEGATION FOR WELSH MEAT SHOWCASE
During the visit, the Italian delegation had the opportunity to tour Kepak’s state-of-the-art processing facilities in Merthyr Tydfil and Newton Farm, where they gained firsthand insights into the production processes of these premium meats. The delegation witnessed the dedication of farmers like the Roderick family, known for their commitment to sustainable farming practices in the Usk Valley near Brecon.
Kepak Hosts Minister Dawn Bowden MS at Merthyr Site
During her visit, Minister Bowden was joined by Prys Morgan, Kepak UK Livestock Procurement Director, and Michael Richards, Production Manager for a tour of the factory (pictured). The presence of such distinguished guests highlights Kepak’s commitment to fostering positive relationships with local government representatives and demonstrates their dedication to sustainable growth and development within the community.
Kepak team up with Warrendale Wagyu & Munster Bovine
Innovative Wagyu Calf to Beef Programme launches in Ireland • Warrendale Wagyu Ireland to partner with Munster…
Kepak commits to regenerative agriculture practices
Kepak is pleased to become the first Irish business to have committed to a new global framework…
KEPAK BODMIN CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF CONTINUED INVESTMENT WITH LOCAL FARMER EVENT
KEPAK BODMIN CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF CONTINUED LOCAL INVESTMENT • Kepak has invested £3.2m at St Merryn,…
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS – KEPAK ATHLEAGUE HOSTS TEMPLE GRANDIN AT MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENT TO COMMERATE EUROPE’S FIRST FEMALE VET
A bumper crowd packed out Kepak Athleague for a special agricultural community event last week to commemorate…
KEPAK PARTNERS WITH BANGOR UNIVERSITY TO OFFER RESEARCH DEGREE IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION
Bangor University’s School of Natural Sciences has partnered with Kepak Merthyr to offer an MRes Scholarship. The…
KEPAK TO GROW MERTHYR WORKFORCE WITH £5.5MILLION INVESTMENT
Kepak is creating over 100 new jobs at its Merthyr site to help meet rising demand for…
WELSH FARMERS UNITE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BRECON SHOW
Over 250 people from the local farming community came together on Sunday to raise funds for the…
KEPAK COMMITS TO PLANTING 1,000 TREES AT MERTHYR SITE
Kepak is marking this year’s Earth Day by planting 1,000 trees across three-acres at its Merthyr site…
Kepak Sign UK Soy Manifesto
Kepak along with leading brands including Tesco, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, KFC UK & Ireland and McDonald’s have signed…
AgraKepak’s Journey at China’s Biggest Import Expo
Government ministers and officials were briefed on AgraKepak’s success and the development of marketing Irish pork and beef products into Chinese market, at the Bord Bia reception at the 2018 China International Import Expo (CIIE) recently.
At the reception, Jiang Bian and Xiaoming He of AgraKepak presented to Heather Humphreys, Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation; Andrew Doyle, Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture; Sinead McPhillips, Assistant Secretary, Agri-Food Sectoral Policy and Strategy Development; and Tara McCarthy, CEO Bord Bia.