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WORLD 13 May 2026

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Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

Farmer Writes: beware of unexpected consequences

FARMER WRITES 13 May 2026

Trade deals come home to roost

Trade deals come home to roost

NEWS 13 May 2026

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

Pigs and poultry driving global meat production

NEWS 6 May 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 6 May 2026

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Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

Greater competition from Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Poland has eroded Ireland’s dominant position in the UK beef import market.

NEWS 19 April 2026

May day is Mercosur day

May day is Mercosur day

As the EU Mercosur trade deal comes into effect provisionally, Irish beef producers will be hoping the EU assurances on its impact prove correct

NEWS 19 April 2026

Major Aussie retailer rows in to help farmers

Major Aussie retailer rows in to help farmers

The price of urea has more than doubled and is now costing farmers up to AS$1,800/t.

NEWS 19 April 2026

USDA forecasts sharp drop in China’s beef imports

USDA forecasts sharp drop in China’s beef imports

USDA's April forecast suggests a drop in volumes from biggest two beef exporters, but no evidence of this in first quarter of 2026.

NEWS 19 April 2026

Grain Trends: markets remain stable, oilseed up again

Grain Trends: markets remain stable, oilseed up again

Grain markets are generally stable, but oilseed rape showed some increase this week as it headed for over €500/t again.

MARKETS 19 April 2026

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef is now facing sustained competition for market share in the UK.

NEWS 19 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 19 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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