Adam Woods

awoods@farmersjournal.ie

Pressure on beef trade continues

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory prices for finished cattle

MARKETS 1 June 2026

Pressure on beef trade continues

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'Beef finishers can’t sustain boom and bust cycle' - IFA president

'Beef finishers can’t sustain boom and bust cycle' - IFA president

NEWS 28 May 2026

Editorial: should food be the first line of defence?

Editorial: should food be the first line of defence?

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

Beef quotes drop 10c/kg

Beef quotes drop 10c/kg

Beef quotes drop 10c/kg

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Editorial: big rise in farmers with off-farm income

Editorial: big rise in farmers with off-farm income

Editorial: big rise in farmers with off-farm income

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

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Editorial: milk league - €20,000 milk price gap

Editorial: milk league - €20,000 milk price gap

Looking at the top and bottom of the list, there is a difference of €195/cow between co-ops on the list.

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

Editorial: Tullamore Farm finances

Editorial: Tullamore Farm finances

While the farm gained from increased output prices in 2025, there was also a concerted effort to reduce costs on the farm.

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

Beef Trends: paid prices not in line with quotes

Beef Trends: paid prices not in line with quotes

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

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

Beef factories paying more than quoted prices

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

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Editorial: EU Commission fertiliser support plan falls short

Editorial: EU Commission fertiliser support plan falls short

The fact that a huge proportion of our fertiliser and fuel requirements are imported into Europe, leaves European agriculture particularly exposed.

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

New dairy editor at the Irish Farmers Journal

New dairy editor at the Irish Farmers Journal

The Irish Farmers Journal is bolstering its editorial team, with the appointment of Dr Brendan Horan as dairy editor.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Finishers face further quote cuts

Finishers face further quote cuts

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

MARKETS 20 May 2026

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