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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 5 August 2026

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

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Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

NEWS 4 August 2026

Weaning exports edge ahead of 2025 levels

Weaning exports edge ahead of 2025 levels

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

NEWS 23 July 2026

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

Sheep imports and exports – what are the current rules?

SHEEP BREEDING 19 July 2026

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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 3 June 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 3 June 2026

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

Vaccine stumbling block remains for live exports to Britain

A recategorisation of bluetongue at EU-level will not ease cattle and sheep movement restrictions between Ireland and Britain.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Dutch calf import market and livestock trade update

Farm Tech Talk: Dutch calf import market and livestock trade update

Farm Tech Talk is live each and every Friday on the Irish Farmers Journal website and wherever you get your podcasts.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Northern Ireland exports 66,000 more sheep to Britain

Northern Ireland exports 66,000 more sheep to Britain

Exports to Ireland have reduced by over 50,000 head as a result of higher numbers exported to Britain.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Editorial: record calf prices in 2026 should come with a note of caution

Editorial: record calf prices in 2026 should come with a note of caution

Mart managers reported very strong demand from Dutch buyers for Friesian bull calves.

VIEWPOINTS 3 June 2026

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Record Friesian calf prices as supply falls off

Friesian bull calves sold for their highest average price on record over the last week as strong demand for all calves and a falling supply resulted in positive returns for those selling them.

MARKETS 3 June 2026

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