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Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

While there is possibly expected to be a larger carryover of lambs to Q1 of 2026, supply prospects remain tight with fewer ewes, reduced NI imports and continued contraction in the EU flock.

MARKETS 26 November 2025

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

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Switch in UK beef import supplies

Switch in UK beef import supplies

NEWS 26 November 2025

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

NEWS 23 November 2025

Grain Trends: offers on the table ahead of next harvest

Grain Trends: offers on the table ahead of next harvest

Grain Trends: offers on the table ahead of next harvest

MARKETS 19 November 2025

Spend increases but volumes fall in UK retail

Spend increases but volumes fall in UK retail

Spend increases but volumes fall in UK retail

NEWS 19 November 2025

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Grain Trends: cereal stocks to reach record levels

Grain Trends: cereal stocks to reach record levels

The United Nations is forecasting record cereal stocks, which are set to increase by 4.4% from 2024.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure to trade

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure to trade

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

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Grain Trends: prices up and another Irish announcement

Grain Trends: prices up and another Irish announcement

Grain prices were looking positive this week, with a number of factors feeding into the markets.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Shifting supply base for UK beef imports

Shifting supply base for UK beef imports

Drop in Irish supply opens door for exports from other countries to the UK in 2025.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Beef Trends: cattle shortage pushing prices upwards

Beef Trends: cattle shortage pushing prices upwards

Another week with factory kill below 30,000 means that factories are having to chase whatever cattle supplies are available.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

British shoppers spend more but buy less beef

British shoppers spend more but buy less beef

Higher beef and lamb prices are reflected in a slight drop in consumer demand for the twelve weeks to 5 October compared with same period last year.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Sheep Trends: lambs range from €7.80/kg to €8/kg

Sheep Trends: lambs range from €7.80/kg to €8/kg

A high percentage of lambs continue to trade from €7.80/kg to €7.90/kg, but there has been more deals reported at the higher end of the market at €8/kg.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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