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Australian sheep numbers in decline

After several years of growth, Australian sheepmeat production is expected to decline for the second year in a row in 2026.

NEWS 3 April 2026

Australian sheep numbers in decline

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ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 2 April 2026

Editorial: factories ignoring farmers' issues

Editorial: factories ignoring farmers' issues

VIEWPOINTS 1 April 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

Australia’s beef production forecast to increase in 2026

NEWS 27 March 2026

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

MARKETS 25 March 2026

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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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 March 2026

Beef back €100/head in 3 weeks

Beef back €100/head in 3 weeks

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

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Beef quotes drop again this week

Beef quotes drop again this week

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

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Six factories, four countries, one Joskin standard

Six factories, four countries, one Joskin standard

With six production facilities in four countries, Gary Abbott recently visited Joskin's headquarters in Soumagne, Belgium, and production and galvanising facility in Trzcianka, in northwest Poland.

FARM MACHINERY 4 March 2026

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Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

This season, barley growers are faced with a mix of both new and familiar challenges, as they strive to grow high yielding crops while achieving healthy margins.

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

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