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Battle of wills on beef price

Factories are looking to pay less, but not always succeeding, especially where farmers have good in-spec cattle to sell.

MARKETS 24 August 2026
Battle of wills on beef price
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Feed management – top tips for the week ahead
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Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA
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Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

In tillage, the old cycle of perhaps three good years and two bad years in every five, has disappeared.

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Manitou revenue rises 12% despite North American slowdown

Manitou has increased its revenue by 12% year-on-year to €1.428 billion for the first half of 2026. Revenues for the second quarter totalled €780 million, a jump of 15.6% on the same period last year.
NEWS 20 August 2026
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West Cork 15.5ac coastal farm with sea views comes move-in ready

With its combination of coastal location, residential appeal and manageable landholding, the farm is attracting strong interest from buyers.
FOR SALE 19 August 2026
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MOST READ STORIES

1 What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?
2 Fodder imports a non-runner as French seek Irish supplies, Heydon maintains

Fodder imports a non-runner as French seek Irish supplies, Heydon maintains
3 Oat 'feed' imported as 50,000t of Irish crop sit in store

Oat 'feed' imported as 50,000t of Irish crop sit in store
4 Feed management – top tips for the week ahead

Feed management – top tips for the week ahead
5 Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

Advanced payments will have little or no impact at farm level - IFA

 

6 Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms
7 Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim

Young Stock: grá for cattle not strong enough to quit sheep in Leitrim
8 Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

9 Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf

Beef Welfare Scheme: three actions to qualify for up to €75/calf
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How to declutter your home: seven simple life hacks that work