Beef exports

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

Despite Ireland's strong links with the US and its huge demand for imported beef, it remains a market our beef exporters haven't cracked.

NEWS 19 June 2026

US has been major flop for Irish beef exports

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Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

Editorial: a decade since Brexit with repercussions starting to bite

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Convergence in global beef prices

Convergence in global beef prices

NEWS 17 June 2026

Growth in Brazil’s beef exports continues

Growth in Brazil’s beef exports continues

Growth in Brazil’s beef exports continues

NEWS 14 June 2026

Stable food price index hides performance of beef

Stable food price index hides performance of beef

Stable food price index hides performance of beef

NEWS 12 June 2026

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Brazil scrambles to meet EU beef rules

Brazil scrambles to meet EU beef rules

Adam Woods has the latest on the proposed EU ban on Brazilian beef to come into effect on 3 September 2026.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Japan, Uruguay, New Zealand and UK.

WORLD 20 May 2026

China reopens to US beef

China reopens to US beef

Although the market was never officially closed, the failure to renew import licences meant US beef has been effectively excluded from China for the past year.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall - ICSA

Farmers asking questions as beef export values rise but prices fall - ICSA

The ICSA beef chair said farmers are now asking serious questions after new figures show Irish beef exports increasing in value by almost €70m in the first three months of 2026.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Carving up global beef production – the north-south divide

Carving up global beef production – the north-south divide

Australia, along with Brazil, has increased output and beef exports in the early months of 2026.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Record value for Irish beef exports in Q1

Record value for Irish beef exports in Q1

Record value was achieved by Irish beef exports in Q1 2026 despite lowest volumes in past five years.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Editorial: cold comfort for farmers in record beef exports

Editorial: cold comfort for farmers in record beef exports

Factories are operating strictly to a schedule that suits themselves, and many farmers are facing a delay with booking in times extending to several weeks.

VIEWPOINTS 20 May 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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