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Beef
Calf numbers rise as exports kick on
Tommy Moyles
Calf numbers appear to be increasing at marts throughout the country at a time when they usually begin to decline. This combined with an increase in calf exports is keeping a solid floor on trade.
25 March 2024 News
Agri-food trade mission to US to focus on expanding Irish influence
Minister of State Pippa Hackett commences a four-day trip to the US, with an aim to strengthen Irish exports.
22 March 2024 News
EU proposes grain tariffs for Russia and Belarus
The tariffs will be placed on cereals, oilseeds and derived products coming from these two countries.
Shippers warn of calf exports collapse
Seamus Scallan of the Wicklow Calf Company forecast that calf sales to other EU states could potentially fall by 50,000 head this year.
20 March 2024 News
Sluggish start to calf exports for 2024
Weather was just one of a number fo factors impacting calf exports for the first 10 weeks of 2024 .
20 March 2024 News
10 facts about Irish food and drink production
Ahead of St Patrick's Day, Bord Bia has outlined a number of facts about the global reach of Irish food and drink production.
17 March 2024 News
Shorthorn Express sets sail with 2,300 bulls
Adam Woods has the latest on the live export trade and news of an increase in beef quotes this week.
13 March 2024 Markets
Central bank warns on risks to Irish agri-food exports
Latest forecast for the Irish economy revises the growth outlook lower
13 March 2024 News
Bord Bia showcases Irish food and drink for St Patrick’s Day
Irish food and drink is to be showcased across the world this St Patrick's Day in a bid to attract customers and consumers.
13 March 2024 News
Increased supply sees calf prices ease further
According to the ICBF, calf price database prices for all breeds of calves eased over the last week. The fall was more evident across the beef breeds.
28 February 2024 News
Bord Bia to attend 24 trade shows in 2024
Trade events in Europe, China and the US are among those Bord Bia will attend over the coming year.
27 February 2024 News
Factories’ attempts to cut beef prices must be resisted - IFA
IFA livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said there is no justification in the market place for any weakening of beef prices.
26 February 2024 News