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Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

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

MARKETS 19 January 2026

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

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Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

NEWS 14 January 2026

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

NEWS 14 January 2026

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

NEWS 14 January 2026

The market value of the fifth quarter

The market value of the fifth quarter

The market value of the fifth quarter

LETTERS 14 January 2026

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Beef quotes on the up again

Beef quotes on the up again

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

MARKETS 30 December 2025

In pictures: top heifers average over €5/kg in Roscrea fatstock sale

In pictures: top heifers average over €5/kg in Roscrea fatstock sale

Over 550 heifers weighing in excess of 500kg sold for a fine average price of €4.50/kg, with Hereford and Angus-cross heifers averaging over the €4/kg mark.

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Irish food and drink exports reach €19bn

Irish food and drink exports reach €19bn

Another record year for Irish food and drink exports despite 2025 being what Bord Bia describes as a “year of exceptional volatility”.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Beef Trends: national kill drops 12% in 2025

Beef Trends: national kill drops 12% in 2025

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

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Global beef supplies to drop by 3% in 2026 - Rabobank research

Global beef supplies to drop by 3% in 2026 - Rabobank research

The overall US cattle kill is expected to fall by 1.5 to 2 million head in 2026 on the back of lower cattle imports from Mexico and a falling herd size.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Ambitious plans at the Agri-Food Regulator

Ambitious plans at the Agri-Food Regulator

Niamh Lenehan, the Agri-Food Regulator CEO, reflects on the office’s progress over its first two years, and future ambitions.

NEWS 30 December 2025

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

Adam Woods takes a look back at 2025 and how it went for beef farmers.

MARKETS 30 December 2025

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Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show at the Green Glens Arena.

Welcome to the 2026 Millstreet SFM Show

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