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Greater volumes of beef and dairy exports offset lower values and drive growth, writes Phelim O’Neill.
Wexford farmland makes €29,000/acre
Almost 60% of farmers opposed to planned abolition of entitlements
Fuel support scheme extended for farmers as IFA demands immediate payment
Massey Ferguson tractor stolen from Kildare farm
New farmer funds and extra scheme places promised as nature plan drafted
Upward momentum for EU beef and poultry meat imports from Brazil will end with suspension due to come into effect this week.
Despite being down compared with the first half of last year, it has been a strong first half for Irish exports.
An EU audit of Mercosur member Argentina found an effective system of beef export controls, a stark contrast to the performance to its Brazilian neighbours.
Beef production for the 2025-2026 financial year increased 8.6% to 2.985m tonnes on the back of cattle throughput reaching almost 10 million head.
Latest data shows the effect of China's tariffs on Brazil's beef exports and how volumes to the EU have increased in July.
Overall food price index increased in July, but there was mixed fortunes for the different commodities.
Problems with China and reduced cattle supply push US beef export volumes down
Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.
