Export markets

Live exports solid after slow start

Export volumes have been positive in recent weeks but still remain almost 36,000 lower than the corresponding period in 2025

NEWS 6 May 2026

Live exports solid after slow start

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Beef quotes ease with pressure on trade

Beef quotes ease with pressure on trade

NEWS 6 May 2026

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

NEWS 15 April 2026

Australian sheep numbers in decline

Australian sheep numbers in decline

Australian sheep numbers in decline

NEWS 3 April 2026

Singapore is a gateway to Southeast Asia

Singapore is a gateway to Southeast Asia

Singapore is a gateway to Southeast Asia

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Editorial: factories ignoring farmers' issues

Editorial: factories ignoring farmers' issues

Without changes, winter finishing cattle will move outside the reach of many farms.

VIEWPOINTS 16 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 16 March 2026

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening in Europe

MARKETS 16 March 2026

Irish factory prices fall behind export benchmark

Irish factory prices fall behind export benchmark

After outperforming the benchmark price for several months, Irish factory prices now lag behind what is being paid to farmers in our main export markets.

NEWS 16 March 2026

Prices for hoggets soar to hit €9/kg mark

Prices for hoggets soar to hit €9/kg mark

Ewe quotes have also jumped in some plants, with Irish Country Meats rising its quote by 50c/kg to €5/kg.

MARKETS 16 March 2026

Sheep Trends: hoggets hit €9/kg as spring lambs open at €9.80/kg

Sheep Trends: hoggets hit €9/kg as spring lambs open at €9.80/kg

Factories have moved to narrow the differential between live and dead prices and encourage more farmers to trade directly for slaughter.

MARKETS 16 March 2026

Irish beef quotes bottom of EU price league

Irish beef quotes bottom of EU price league

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle this week.

MARKETS 16 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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