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Growth in southern hemisphere exports

Beef volumes exported in February increase in Brazil and Australia compared with a year ago, but sheep meat down.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Growth in southern hemisphere exports

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First decline in China’s annual beef imports

First decline in China’s annual beef imports

NEWS 6 March 2026

EU’s capacity to export beef hit by cattle shortage

EU’s capacity to export beef hit by cattle shortage

NEWS 1 March 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports fell in 2025

Irish share of UK beef imports fell in 2025

Irish share of UK beef imports fell in 2025

NEWS 25 February 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

Irish share of UK beef imports falls below 60%

NEWS 20 February 2026

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Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Beef and sheepmeat quotas have been the stumbling block in the conclusion of a trade deal between the EU and Australia.

NEWS 16 January 2026

China is not happening for Irish beef

China is not happening for Irish beef

Following the Taoiseach's visit to China and recent reopening of the market to Irish beef, the door has been closed again because of bluetongue.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Price jumps 7.6% at British Wool auction

Price jumps 7.6% at British Wool auction

Demand exceeded supply for an offering of 1,125t of wool, with a 100% clearance rate and an average greasy wool price of £1.35/kg (€1.55/kg).

MARKETS 16 January 2026

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Fewer cattle drove farm gate prices in 2025 but it has also resulted to cuts in processing capacity.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 16 January 2026

Remote worker calving relief

Remote worker calving relief

The Dealer had an interesting chat with the farmer at the weekend about getting sons and daughters abroad to help with calving at home, regardless of their location.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

Stabilisation in ewe flock and sheepmeat production forecast for 2026

The recent collapse in sheep throughput with 445,000 head fewer sheep processed in 2025 is expected to stabilise in 2026, with a higher carryover of 2025-born lambs expected.

MARKETS 16 January 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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