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EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

Plans to stop the import of Irish calves to the Netherlands appear to have been halted as the regulations governing it are a European matter not a national one writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

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Calf exports drop 19,000 head on 2025

Calf exports drop 19,000 head on 2025

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Burger ad ban in Amsterdam

Burger ad ban in Amsterdam

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Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

NEWS 27 April 2026

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

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Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Reduced demand from Spain and bluetongue restrictions in the Polish market have resulted in the number of calves sold from the country being 20% behind figures compared to the first quarter in 2025.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 17 February 2026

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle this week.

MARKETS 17 February 2026

€312/head average for Friesian bull calves

€312/head average for Friesian bull calves

After falling slightly at the end of February, calf prices bounced back during sales held over the first full week of March. Prices for Friesian bulls were up €40/head compared to the previous week.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Cathal Gormley reports on the latest live export figures and news of a big ship loading in Greenore.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from: Brazil, Nigeria, New Zealand and Netherlands.

WORLD 17 February 2026

Over 15,000t of straw imported in three months

Over 15,000t of straw imported in three months

Straw imports continue into the country. The total figure has decreased, but imports have increased from Spain.

NEWS 17 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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