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China blow for Brazilian beef

Beijing has put a 55% tariff on all additional beef imports into China after Brazil filled its massive export quota.

NEWS 7 October 2026

China blow for Brazilian beef

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Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

Muir warns of bluetongue outbreak in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

NI remains on high alert for bluetongue cases

NI remains on high alert for bluetongue cases

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 September 2026

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

Additional bluetongue lab is used in Britain

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

Study finds what holds back NI dairy calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

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Electricity imports up as demand increases

Electricity imports up as demand increases

Ireland is becoming increasingly reliant on imported electricity, as growing demand puts pressure on the country’s supply, writes Stephen Robb

RENEWABLES 12 August 2026

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

NFU warns that food production at risk amid drought and bluetongue pressures

The NFU has warned that farmers are at crisis point as they call for action to ensure food security and the future of farming in Britain.

NEWS 12 August 2026

UFU warns NI farmers as bluetongue cases in UK soar

UFU warns NI farmers as bluetongue cases in UK soar

Farmers in Northern Ireland could face delays of up to four weeks for bluetongue vaccines, as many manufacturers have no available stock.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

More cattle about, but factories preparing to increase their kill and demand for cattle holding.

MARKETS 12 August 2026

Lactalis buys UK dairy business in €1.15bn deal

Lactalis buys UK dairy business in €1.15bn deal

French dairy giant to purchase Saputo’s UK dairy operations.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Bluetongue escalation could add downward pressure to British milk supply

Bluetongue escalation could add downward pressure to British milk supply

The Met Office recorded the driest and sunniest July on record for England and Wales, with 71% of England now in drought.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

ThroughPut at NI factories is up 13% so far this year, with 238,839 sheep slaughtered up to the start of August.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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