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WORLD 4 February 2026

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South American imports are small, but important

South American imports are small, but important

NEWS 4 February 2026

Editorial: NI live exports

Editorial: NI live exports

VIEWPOINTS 4 February 2026

Farmers must believe person at top of Bord Bia is committed to the cause – IFA

Farmers must believe person at top of Bord Bia is committed to the cause – IFA

Farmers must believe person at top of Bord Bia is committed to the cause – IFA

NEWS 3 February 2026

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

Concern for pedigree breeders over live export ban to UK

PEDIGREE 2 February 2026

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Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

An outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 was confirmed in a cow last weekend. Here’s the latest on the bluetongue situation in Ireland.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bord Bia leads Irish delegation at Gulfood

Bord Bia leads Irish delegation at Gulfood

While the battle over Larry Murrin's position as chair of Bord Bia continued at home, Jim O'Toole was in Dubai at Gulfood.

DEALER 21 January 2026

Bluetongue: three more farms test positive for virus

Bluetongue: three more farms test positive for virus

The three new herds that have bluetongue are in the vicinity of the original herd in Wexford.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Chinese market closed for Irish beef due to bluetongue

Chinese market closed for Irish beef due to bluetongue

As part of the protocol agreed for beef exports, Ireland must inform China if a case of bluetongue occurs in Ireland

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Bluetongue latest: live exports of cattle and sheep from ROI to NI suspended

Adam Woods has the latest on an emergency stakeholder meeting, which took place on Monday morning online.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bluetongue latest: temporary stalling of live exports to some countries

Bluetongue latest: temporary stalling of live exports to some countries

Adam Woods has the latest on the news that an outbreak of bluetongue has occurred in Wexford.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Calf exports up over 10% on 2024

Calf exports up over 10% on 2024

Calf exports hit record highs in 2025 as strong demand from the continent drove trade. The Netherlands and Spain were the largest outlets for Irish calves reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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