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Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

Rising retail prices for beef mean that consumers may be spending more money but they are getting less beef.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Pattern of spending more but getting less continues

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NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

Irish dominance of British beef market is over – Claxton

NEWS 6 May 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 22 April 2026

UK grocery price inflation steady at 4.3%

UK grocery price inflation steady at 4.3%

UK grocery price inflation steady at 4.3%

NEWS 1 April 2026

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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 9 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 9 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 9 March 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: the battle to put beef on Britain's plates

Inside the Farmers Journal: the battle to put beef on Britain's plates

On this week’s show, the team discusses rural planning permission guidelines, fertiliser prices and the battle to put beef on Britain’s plates.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Irish farming must look east

Irish farming must look east

While the Washington DC St Patrick's Day event is an important annual diplomatic exercise, Irish farming is much more affected by the relationships with Dublin and Brussels.

DEALER 9 March 2026

NBA chief issues bluetongue warning

NBA chief issues bluetongue warning

The National Beef Association is warning farmers of rising bluetongue-linked calf losses

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 March 2026

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

UK visa clampdown could see 1.5m sheep left unshorn this summer

The UK's National Sheep Association has warned a shortage of overseas shearers could increase the risk of flystrike and lower growth rates.

NEWS 9 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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