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Irish share of UK beef imports in first quarter of 2026 is down 12 percentage points compared with same period last year.
Roscommon farmer accused of animal welfare offences
Historic 453ac Co Kildare estate set for auction
Cattle finisher contracts ‘paid above the market rate'
Weanlings cross €7/kg in Elphin Mart
Big landowners in Fine Gael firing line
The carbon footprint of the Bright Meat Company range is up to 23% lower than other equivalent Irish beef products.
The ICSA beef chair said farmers are now asking serious questions after new figures show Irish beef exports increasing in value by almost €70m in the first three months of 2026.
Record value was achieved by Irish beef exports in Q1 2026 despite lowest volumes in past five years.
The forecast was very clear - an average factory price of €8/kg for 2026 could be expected. Did this forecast give a sense of misplaced confidence to the sector?
Factories are operating strictly to a schedule that suits themselves, and many farmers are facing a delay with booking in times extending to several weeks.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm' Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.
