Beef Imports

Trump administration backs down on beef import plan

The intention was to sign an executive order allowing more beef imports, on Monday.

NEWS 13 May 2026

Trump administration backs down on beef import plan

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Trade deals come home to roost

Trade deals come home to roost

NEWS 13 May 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

Beef Trends: lowest cow kill in 2026

MARKETS 13 May 2026

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

Brazilian meat could be banned from EU from September

NEWS 12 May 2026

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

NEWS 10 May 2026

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Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

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

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Beef finishers take big hit as prices slashed

Beef finishers take big hit as prices slashed

Significant losses are being incurred by beef finishers who bought cattle last autumn.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 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 22 April 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from United States, United Kingdom, Philippines and New Zealand.

WORLD 22 April 2026

Brussels hopes 'boots on the ground' can stop Brazilian hormone beef imports

Brussels hopes 'boots on the ground' can stop Brazilian hormone beef imports

The Commission hopes that ramping up inspections of Brazilian beef farming could help prevent a repeat of 2025's recall of imported hormone beef.

NEWS 22 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 22 April 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from China, Britain, Canada and Paraguay.

WORLD 22 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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