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Editorial: processor reviews a concern

We are just six weeks into the new year and three different consultations or reviews of operations are underway.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Editorial: processor reviews a concern

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Beef processors react to fewer cattle

Beef processors react to fewer cattle

NEWS 18 February 2026

10m extra cattle slaughtered in Mercosur countries in last four years

10m extra cattle slaughtered in Mercosur countries in last four years

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Watch: global beef production declining but consumption growing

Watch: global beef production declining but consumption growing

Watch: global beef production declining but consumption growing

NEWS 16 January 2026

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Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

With with the overall kill falling by around 210,000 head in 2025, are further changes likely in beef slaughtering and processing.

DEALER 5 November 2025

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift beef quotes

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift beef quotes

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

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Chinese pull pin on Banagher plan

Chinese pull pin on Banagher plan

Disappointment in the midlands as the proposed development of the meat plant in Offaly is shelved.

DEALER 5 November 2025

NI sheep kill lowest since 2011

NI sheep kill lowest since 2011

Both the cattle and the sheep kill at NI abattoirs in 2025 is likely to be down on previous years.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

Beef Trends: sour end to super 2025 for beef trade

Beef Trends: sour end to super 2025 for beef trade

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s beef trade and looks back at 2025 in terms of beef prices achieved over the last 12 months.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

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

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Prices paid in marts suggest it is the best outlet for anyone with fat cows to sell

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 November 2025

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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