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Farmer Writes: I can see two big challenges coming for Irish beef farmers

The recent publication of beef calving statistics by the ICBF reminded Tommy Moyles of the legacy of land type on Irish farming practices.

FARMER WRITES 11 November 2026

Farmer Writes: I can see two big challenges coming for Irish beef farmers

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Tillage Management: parking the sprayer and making the most of the dry weather

Tillage Management: parking the sprayer and making the most of the dry weather

HUSBANDRY 11 November 2026

Tightening global beef supply

Tightening global beef supply

NEWS 1 November 2026

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

NEWS 31 October 2026

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 28 October 2026

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Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

The October USDA forecast suggests that less beef will be traded next year with production cooling in Brazil and Australia the biggest exporters.

NEWS 16 October 2026

‘Yield like hell’: how an Irish man built the finest Limousin herd in Australia

‘Yield like hell’: how an Irish man built the finest Limousin herd in Australia

Eawan Neeson first started breeding Limousin cattle in 1973, importing straws from France for some of the first of the breed in Australia, writes Barry Murphy.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

With China quota filled, there is a sharp down turn in beef exports from Brazil and Australia in September.

NEWS 14 October 2026

How King Island farmers run thousands of cattle by growing grass year-round

How King Island farmers run thousands of cattle by growing grass year-round

Near year-round growing conditions mean King Island farmers off the coast of Tasmania can finish cattle off grass for most of the year.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

Spain tops EU farmgate lamb price at over €10/kg

Sheepmeat production has been running much lower in the EU’s largest sheep flock with production falling by 5% in the first half of 2026.

MARKETS 3 October 2026

China quotas filled in August

China quotas filled in August

Australia had their beef quota filled by June while Brazil had theirs used by August.

NEWS 27 September 2026

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australian beef production predicted to dip slightly after this year, as herd rebuild post-2017-2019 drought has been completed.

NEWS 25 September 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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