Agribusiness

Falling cattle and sheep supply will squeeze factories

A big drop in cattle numbers this year plus a second year of reduced sheep numbers will create surplus processing capacity in factories.

NEWS 5 December 2025

Falling cattle and sheep supply will squeeze factories

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Ireland has two housing problems

Ireland has two housing problems

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Dawn New Zealand deal completed

Dawn New Zealand deal completed

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Irish farm incomes driven by the laws of supply and demand

Irish farm incomes driven by the laws of supply and demand

Irish farm incomes driven by the laws of supply and demand

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Irish companies impress with innovation on world stage

Irish companies impress with innovation on world stage

Irish companies impress with innovation on world stage

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Factory cattle down 1.5m head in EU

Factory cattle down 1.5m head in EU

Up to the end of September, cattle numbers are running over 1.5m head behind the same period last year.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Listen: undercover - Brazilian beef exposed

Listen: undercover - Brazilian beef exposed

The Irish Farmers Journal and IFA team recount their investigation into beef production systems in Brazil and the ongoing fall-out.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Whey remains hottest ticket in dairy as Friesland snaps up US producer

Whey remains hottest ticket in dairy as Friesland snaps up US producer

FrieslandCampina announces acquisition of US-based cheese and whey producer.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Tirlán’s cheese joint venture had profitable first year

Tirlán’s cheese joint venture had profitable first year

2024 saw the successful commissioning and start-up of Kilkenny Cheese plant.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Dawn Meats and Alliance Group complete transaction

Dawn Meats and Alliance Group complete transaction

Chief executive of Dawn Meats Niall Browne said the joint partnership will unlock new and exciting opportunities for both companies and their farmer suppliers in New Zealand, Ireland and the UK.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Downward trend in US beef exports continues

Downward trend in US beef exports continues

Release of export data delayed due to government shutdown and beef export volumes continue to decline.

NEWS 28 November 2025

Malting Company of Ireland annual results show rise in profits

Malting Company of Ireland annual results show rise in profits

Sales at the company were down by one quarter, with profit growth driven by exceptional items.

NEWS 28 November 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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