Beef prices

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

A recent European Commission report predicts close to a 10% reduction in beef production across the EU and Tommy Moyles wonders if this could be an opportunity for Ireland.

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

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Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 21 January 2026

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

MARKETS 19 January 2026

Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

Thousands of farmers decry Mercosur trade deal

NEWS 14 January 2026

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What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2026 and what it might hold for Irish beef farmers.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Explainer: the Mercosur trade deal on beef access

Currently, around 200,000t of beef is exported each year to enter the EU from Mercosur countries. This beef attracts a higher tariff rate.

NEWS 7 January 2026

The market value of the fifth quarter

The market value of the fifth quarter

"What is the composite market value of the fifth quarter (beef offal)?" - Martin McGarry, Crossboy, Ballintogher, Co Sligo.

LETTERS 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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