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Dairy numbers hit record low in Britain

Drop in young stock numbers will be a huge concern for British dairy farmers going forward.

NEWS 6 June 2026

Dairy numbers hit record low in Britain

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Farmer Writes: Brexit was Britain’s Titanic hour

Farmer Writes: Brexit was Britain’s Titanic hour

NEWS 3 June 2026

Clarkson's Choir hits the right note

Clarkson's Choir hits the right note

DEALER 3 June 2026

British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

British and Irish Society of Animal Science launched

NEWS 20 May 2026

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

NEWS 8 May 2026

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Department defends new sheep carcase law

Department defends new sheep carcase law

One of the criticisms by meat processors surrounds the requirement for factories to leave a longer tail on sheep carcases.

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 March 2026

Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

Greater competition from Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Poland has eroded Ireland’s dominant position in the UK beef import market.

NEWS 24 March 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 24 March 2026

UK grocery price inflation steady at 4.3%

UK grocery price inflation steady at 4.3%

Fresh unprocessed meat, chilled meal solutions and coffee prices increasing while butter & spreads, sugar confectionery and household paper are falling in Britain

NEWS 24 March 2026

British urea price up 36% since January

British urea price up 36% since January

UK granular urea (46% N) costs have risen by £127/t (€146/t) since January, jumping from £491/t (€564/t) to £618/t (€711/t).

NEWS 24 March 2026

Line-up for beef markets meeting confirmed

Line-up for beef markets meeting confirmed

The event, which is free to attend, will provide farmers with the facts on the current situation with the beef market and will also feature a forum for their questions to be answered.

NEWS 24 March 2026

Irish Farmers Journal beef markets information meeting to take place next week

Irish Farmers Journal beef markets information meeting to take place next week

The current situation with the beef market and the outlook for the rest of 2026 will be discussed on the night.

NEWS 24 March 2026

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