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Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

Distilling markets are challenging at present, but there is positivity ahead and demand for Guinness is helping malting barley markets.

NEWS 17 May 2026

Challenges in distilling markets can be overcome

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Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: shippers drive weanling sale in Gortatlea

MARKETS 16 May 2026

New Bord Bia drinks specialist for US and Canada

New Bord Bia drinks specialist for US and Canada

NEWS 30 April 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 29 April 2026

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

Live exports a private commercial activity – Department

NEWS 27 April 2026

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Varadkar’s rural Ireland comments were wrong – Heydon

Varadkar’s rural Ireland comments were wrong – Heydon

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon described Leo Varadkar’s comments that only people in urban areas are contributing to Ireland’s tax base as very blunt and wrong.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Urban-rural divide comments are misleading and damaging – ICSA

Urban-rural divide comments are misleading and damaging – ICSA

“Framing rural Ireland as somehow dependent on urban taxpayers is both misleading and unhelpful," ICSA rural development chair Edmond Phelan has said.

NEWS 8 April 2026

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 8 April 2026

Irish Wagyu steak goes to Canada

Irish Wagyu steak goes to Canada

Bord Bia has said that Canada is becoming an increasingly important market for Irish food and drink exports, which were worth €164m in 2025.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Fuel support package to go to cabinet on Sunday

Fuel support package to go to cabinet on Sunday

No confirmation of the detail or total package agreed for fuel support scheme to support various sectors amid a surge in fuel prices.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

The Department of Agriculture has also been informed that restricted diesel supply could begin to affect milk collection from farmers soon.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Beef trade records a lift

Beef trade records a lift

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

MARKETS 8 April 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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