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Where to now for weanling export prospects?

There is a lull in purchasing activity from live exporters over the last two weeks following the temporary closure of the Algerian market and subdued demand in European markets

NEWS 4 November 2026

Where to now for weanling export prospects?

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Algeria temporarily suspends live imports of cattle

Algeria temporarily suspends live imports of cattle

NEWS 27 October 2026

Live export boost as 1,700 bulls set sail for Algeria

Live export boost as 1,700 bulls set sail for Algeria

NEWS 14 October 2026

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

Live exporters active in Carnew as market demands seek all types of weanlings

MARKETS 25 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

Camera at the Mart: bulls average €5.52/kg in Castlerea Mart

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

The ILEA has accused authorities in the Netherlands of conducting an 'unjustified attack' on Irish calf exporters, as it warned demands had been made of them that are not required by law.

NEWS 14 September 2026

Cattle export sale numbers remain behind 2025 levels

Cattle export sale numbers remain behind 2025 levels

Restrictions on Irish cattle going to Poland due to bluetongue, along with more challenging conditions in the beef trade in Spain, have hindered Irish cattle exports so far this year.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Watch: 49% of bulls bought by live exporters in Ennis special sale

Bulls weighing from 300kg to 400kg averaged €5.17/kg, while there was some standout prices of €6,000 and €7,000 paid for show heifers.

MARKETS 28 August 2026

Financial risk too high to purchase sick weanlings

Financial risk too high to purchase sick weanlings

Farmers attending a joint Milford Mart and Teagasc suckler event heard about four key steps to ensure weanlings are marketed in a healthy manner.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Proposals include investigating additional capacity in Irish Ferries, establishing a live export stakeholder group, developing a plan of action and presenting this to the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 15 August 2026

Live exporters ‘blindsided’ by Brittany Ferries’ plan to stop shipping animals

Live exporters ‘blindsided’ by Brittany Ferries’ plan to stop shipping animals

Brittany Ferries’ move leaves Irish Ferries as the sole roll-on roll-off carrier of Irish livestock to the continent.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Weaning exports edge ahead of 2025 levels

Weaning exports edge ahead of 2025 levels

By mid-July the number of weanlings shipped from the country had just passed the figures from the same period in 2025 with a wider spread of markets active this year. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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