Cattle exports

Beef prices dent cattle exports

Record Irish beef prices have resulted in a fall off in live exports of older cattle compared to last year according to recent data from Bord Bia reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Beef prices dent cattle exports

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Martbids Database: trade holds steady despite extra numbers

Martbids Database: trade holds steady despite extra numbers

MARKETS 29 October 2025

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

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France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

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Calf births down 54,396 head with national herd over 200,000 head lower

Calf births down 54,396 head with national herd over 200,000 head lower

Calf births down 54,396 head with national herd over 200,000 head lower

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Live cattle exports up 12% driven by European demand

Live cattle exports up 12% driven by European demand

Adam Woods has the latest on live cattle exports and how they compare with other years.

MARKETS 7 May 2025

Suckler weanlings up over €880/head in 12 months

Suckler weanlings up over €880/head in 12 months

Adam Woods has the latest on this year's weanling trade including how much weanling prices are ahead of last year.

MARKETS 7 May 2025

Soaring exports have butchers worried

Soaring exports have butchers worried

The cattle supply situation has compounded the existing challenges posed by spiralling beef and lamb prices, and higher labour and electricity costs.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Live cattle exports shy of 300,000 head following 35,273 increase

Live cattle exports shy of 300,000 head following 35,273 increase

The 13.7% increase in export volumes is underpinned by a 26,105 head increase in calf exports, with significant numbers remaining on the move.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Stena Line service withdrawal a ‘setback’ to cattle trade

Stena Line service withdrawal a ‘setback’ to cattle trade

Cork Marts CEO Johnathan O’Sullivan said it is a “setback” if the same capacity can’t be met by other carriers.

NEWS 7 May 2025

Is there a catch in the cattle trade?

Is there a catch in the cattle trade?

Farmers' fears often grow when things look good on the surface, and things have rarely looked better. It's no wonder they are worried, cattle finishers most of all.

DEALER 7 May 2025

Martbids Database: heavy cattle trade rebounds in marts

Martbids Database: heavy cattle trade rebounds in marts

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including the latest of what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 7 May 2025

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PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

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