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Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

As markets wind up for the year, they look to be continuing their downward trend and oilseed rape is at some of its lowest prices of the year.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

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UK lamb numbers on 1 June 2025 lowest since 1984

UK lamb numbers on 1 June 2025 lowest since 1984

NEWS 20 December 2025

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

NEWS 19 December 2025

Sheep Trends: trade stuck at €7.80/kg base

Sheep Trends: trade stuck at €7.80/kg base

Sheep Trends: trade stuck at €7.80/kg base

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

MARKETS 17 December 2025

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Grain Trends: big supplies keep prices from jumping

Grain Trends: big supplies keep prices from jumping

Large global supplies of grain are one of the main factors keeping grain prices down at present.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

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 12 November 2025

Switch in UK beef import supplies

Switch in UK beef import supplies

Australia and New Zealand consolidate position as second and third largest suppliers of UK beef imports in September.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

Higher UK lamb imports fueling increased export volumes

UK sheepmeat imports increased by 7% to reach 65,000t, while lamb exports to the end of quarter three increased by 15% to reach 68,000t.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Grain Trends: offers on the table ahead of next harvest

Grain Trends: offers on the table ahead of next harvest

Grain markets are stubborn at present, but growers were made offers for 2026 this week that are looking more positive.

MARKETS 12 November 2025

Spend increases but volumes fall in UK retail

Spend increases but volumes fall in UK retail

UK shoppers are spending more money on beef, but are getting less product.

NEWS 12 November 2025

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 12 November 2025

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Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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