Live exports

Department ready to assess live exports ships

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is acutely aware that Brittany Ferries decision has the potential to cause difficulties for the industry.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Department ready to assess live exports ships

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Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 August 2026

Editorial - live exports options

Editorial - live exports options

VIEWPOINTS 12 August 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

PODCAST 7 August 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

NEWS 7 August 2026

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IFA raises concerns over Irish cattle access to the EU single market

IFA raises concerns over Irish cattle access to the EU single market

The IFA president has expressed concern around the access Irish cattle will have to the EU single market following a decision by Brittany Ferries to halt the transport of live animals to France.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

A halt to Brittany Ferries’ live exports will leave Irish Ferries as the only shipper facilitating the live export of calves in 2027.

NEWS 7 July 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 7 July 2026

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

Maxwell Livestock has loaded 1,900 bulls aboard the livestock vessel Alondra at Foynes Port, bound for Morocco.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

The risk of importing new serotypes of the bluetongue virus continues to influence rules and regulations regarding where animals can be imported from.

SHEEP BREEDING 7 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Demand was solid from both farmers and shippers at the weanling sale in Kenmare Mart this week, where 300kg to 400kg bulls averaged over €5/kg. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 7 July 2026

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

ICOS advises farmers to vaccinate weanlings before autumn sales

Strong animal health standards benefit everyone involved in the supply chain, from farmers and marts to exporters and, ultimately, the reputation of Irish livestock internationally, Sean Brosnan said.

NEWS 7 July 2026

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