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Trump wrestles with beef

Geo-political issues dominated the headlines during President Trump's visit to China, but US farmers will be looking for a reset of trade relations.

NEWS 17 May 2026

Trump wrestles with beef

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Brazil’s beef exports pass 1m tonnes in April

Brazil’s beef exports pass 1m tonnes in April

NEWS 15 May 2026

FMD in China is a haunting echo of the African swine fever crisis

FMD in China is a haunting echo of the African swine fever crisis

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Dempsey at Large: food self-sufficiency policies

Dempsey at Large: food self-sufficiency policies

Dempsey at Large: food self-sufficiency policies

VIEWPOINTS 29 April 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

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Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 27 March 2026

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

Brazil's beef exports have continued to grow in the first quarter of this year, but forecasts suggest expansion is coming to an end.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

More beef coming out of Australia and Brazil in 2026 and their quota's for China are filling quickly

NEWS 27 March 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland increases base milk price for March

Kerry Dairy Ireland increases base milk price for March

Dairy markets have softened in recent weeks, with pressure on butter and skim milk powder partly offset by more resilient whey markets, a KDI spokesperson said.

NEWS 27 March 2026

China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

The broken conveyor belt of global trade means we are paying a premium for the chaos.

VIEWPOINTS 27 March 2026

Brazil’s exporters have options for China tariffs

Brazil’s exporters have options for China tariffs

Brazil's beef exporters are rapidly filling their quota for China, but confident they will have other options when it has been used up.

NEWS 27 March 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Positive outlook for Australian beef in 2026 in latest Meat & Livestock Australia industry projections.

NEWS 27 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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