Irish beef

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

A shortage of animals and the decline in production, together with a decreased competitiveness due to high prices, is limiting the EU’s capacity to export.

NEWS 10 May 2026

Short supply continues to bolster EU beef prices

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Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

Beef Trends: pressure on quotes

MARKETS 6 May 2026

Will Bord Bia’s Farmer Forum have teeth?

Will Bord Bia’s Farmer Forum have teeth?

DEALER 6 May 2026

Beef quotes ease with pressure on trade

Beef quotes ease with pressure on trade

Beef quotes ease with pressure on trade

NEWS 6 May 2026

A different kind of farm visit

A different kind of farm visit

A different kind of farm visit

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Editorial: Brexit bites Irish beef

Editorial: Brexit bites Irish beef

The fear will remain that any rush of cattle to Irish factories will squeeze prices as Irish beef competes with supplies from other countries.

VIEWPOINTS 25 March 2026

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef losing market share in UK

Irish beef is now facing sustained competition for market share in the UK.

NEWS 25 March 2026

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

New young farmer forum launched by Kepak and Musgrave

The new programme, developed in collaboration with industry and education partners including Musgrave and Mountbellew Agricultural College, builds on the success of the young sheep farmer forum.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Will Irish beef make the cut at 2027 Masters?

Will Irish beef make the cut at 2027 Masters?

Rory's golf was immaculate at the Masters but the Dealer still questions his food choices.

DEALER 25 March 2026

€4m National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opened

€4m National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opened

Participants will be required to weigh eligible calves and submit data to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Dempsey at Large: the beef choke point

Dempsey at Large: the beef choke point

The overall beef sector this spring has been rocked by the losses incurred by bona fide farmers.

VIEWPOINTS 25 March 2026

Editorial: beef information meeting

Editorial: beef information meeting

This important meeting will outline key market information, including a market outlook for the rest of 2026.

VIEWPOINTS 25 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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