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Live exports solid after slow start

Export volumes have been positive in recent weeks but still remain almost 36,000 lower than the corresponding period in 2025

NEWS 6 May 2026

Live exports solid after slow start

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MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MARKETS 1 April 2026

‘Smear campaigns’ threaten live export trade, shippers warn

‘Smear campaigns’ threaten live export trade, shippers warn

NEWS 30 March 2026

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

SUCKLERS 7 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: flying trade as bulls average €5.46/kg in Donegal Mart

Camera at the Mart: flying trade as bulls average €5.46/kg in Donegal Mart

Camera at the Mart: flying trade as bulls average €5.46/kg in Donegal Mart

MARKETS 26 January 2026

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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 3 October 2025

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 3 October 2025

Martbids Database: mart trade eases back

Martbids Database: mart trade eases back

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 3 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: flying trade at Roscrea weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: flying trade at Roscrea weanling sale

The top third of heifers and bulls averaged in excess of €6/kg, with average prices trending north of €5.50/kg for many classes.

MARKETS 3 October 2025

Mart managers confident heading into sale boycott by some exporters

Mart managers confident heading into sale boycott by some exporters

Reports from mart managers point towards no decline in the number of cattle booked in for sale this week as a group of live exports have threatened to boycott the ringside.

NEWS 3 October 2025

Exporters' mart boycott – have your say

Exporters' mart boycott – have your say

We want our readers' views on this week’s exporter boycott of marts in our online survey below.

NEWS 3 October 2025

Exporter mart boycott: 'positive' talks but still going ahead

Exporter mart boycott: 'positive' talks but still going ahead

Adam Woods has the latest on a meeting held between a number of exporters and AHI on Thursday.

NEWS 3 October 2025

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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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