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USDA forecasts sharp drop in China’s beef imports

USDA's April forecast suggests a drop in volumes from biggest two beef exporters, but no evidence of this in first quarter of 2026.

NEWS 24 April 2026

USDA forecasts sharp drop in China’s beef imports

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 22 April 2026

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef losing market share in UK

NEWS 22 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

PIGS 19 April 2026

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

Much damage already done by Middle East conflict

NEWS 19 April 2026

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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 8 April 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Argentina, Germany, Australia and Haiti.

WORLD 8 April 2026

More spend but less meat for shoppers

More spend but less meat for shoppers

As beef and lamb prices increase, UK shoppers are finding that they spend more money but have less beef and lamb in their baskets.

NEWS 8 April 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 8 April 2026

US beef exports fall as imports increase

US beef exports fall as imports increase

Fewer cattle and effective closure of China to US beef squeezes exports and while US beef imports increase, Ireland isn't picking up any of the business.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Food price index increases in March

Food price index increases in March

The FAO food price index is a monthly barometer of trends in agricultural commodity prices.

NEWS 8 April 2026

How trade deals get negotiated

How trade deals get negotiated

Phelim O'Neill speaks to John Clarke who headed the negotiation on agriculture access in EU trade negotiations with Mercosur and Australia prior to retirement to find out what happens inside the room.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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