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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

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

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Cattle export sale numbers remain behind 2025 levels

Cattle export sale numbers remain behind 2025 levels

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

MARKETS 28 August 2026

Financial risk too high to purchase sick weanlings

Financial risk too high to purchase sick weanlings

Financial risk too high to purchase sick weanlings

NEWS 26 August 2026

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

Five proposals from Independent Ireland live exporters' meeting

NEWS 15 August 2026

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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 10 June 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 10 June 2026

Camera at the Mart: calf prices jump €50 to €70/head in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: calf prices jump €50 to €70/head in Carnew

Live export buyers and a number of customers from Northern Ireland competed strongly, with the top third of calves rising by as much as €120 to €160 per head.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding higher quantities to E- and U-grading type weanlings can enhance their selling points, while overfeeding plainer types can make them less saleable.

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Market signals appear optimistic from high-value EU destinations including Greece and Italy while there is ongoing keen interest from North African markets

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Keep up to date with all the requirements in suckler schemes in 2026 and plan feeding and health programmes to maximise the value of this year’s crop of weanlings

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

In pictures: plenty of life in Kilmallock calf trade

Calf entries are holding strong, with 400 calves meeting keen demand from live exporters and farmers in Monday’s sale.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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