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High prices slow down EU beef demand

The shortage in beef supply also hit EU beef exports, with volumes down 17.7% in January compared with the same month in 2025.

NEWS 31 May 2026

High prices slow down EU beef demand

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Farm Tech Talk: €26m budget cut, Tullamore Farm and fertiliser prices

Farm Tech Talk: €26m budget cut, Tullamore Farm and fertiliser prices

PODCAST 29 May 2026

Senators angered over Mullooly claims school meals contain Brazilian beef

Senators angered over Mullooly claims school meals contain Brazilian beef

NEWS 28 May 2026

Hope for World Cup beef bounce

Hope for World Cup beef bounce

Hope for World Cup beef bounce

NEWS 27 May 2026

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

Badger schemes Ts and Cs revised

NEWS 27 May 2026

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In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

In-calf heifer sales and beef price deliver margin on Tullamore Farm

The farm made an operating profit of over €30,000 including scheme payments and after land rent and labour were deducted

TULLAMORE FARM 22 May 2026

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

Factories' beef cold stores are full amid weak UK demand, MII says

An approximate decline of 10% in the volumes of beef headed from Ireland to the UK is the root of the beef market difficulties.

NEWS 22 May 2026

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

New bluetongue case found in Tipperary

Bluetongue antibodies have been discovered in an unvaccinated bullock sent for slaughter.

NEWS 22 May 2026

New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

New beef range boasts 23% lower carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of the Bright Meat Company range is up to 23% lower than other equivalent Irish beef products.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Bovine birth registrations still trending above 2025 levels

Bovine birth registrations still trending above 2025 levels

Births to dairy dams are running 15,503 head, or 1.1% higher than in 2025, while births to beef cows are running 13,269 head, or 3.2% higher.

NEWS 22 May 2026

Your badger scheme questions answered

Your badger scheme questions answered

The on-farm biosecurity scheme was launched last week, with a €6m fund capable of providing grant aid to 7,500 applicants in 2026.

ANIMAL HEALTH 22 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

Farm Tech Talk: New TB programme, Brazil fights back and BISS

This week, Stephen and the panel discuss the EU fertiliser plan, hogget prices, the new TB on-farm biosecurity programme, BlSS and Kerry Dairy Ireland's rebranding.

PODCAST 22 May 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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