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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Norway, United States, Brazil and Russia.

WORLD 18 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

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Beef processors react to fewer cattle

Beef processors react to fewer cattle

NEWS 18 February 2026

Record year for Arla Foods in 2025

Record year for Arla Foods in 2025

NEWS 18 February 2026

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

Farmers have joined the 'quiet quitting' trend

NEWS 15 February 2026

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

NEWS 13 February 2026

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from New Zealand, Uruguay, United Kingdom and UAE.

WORLD 1 February 2026

Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Beef and sheepmeat quotas have been the stumbling block in the conclusion of a trade deal between the EU and Australia.

NEWS 1 February 2026

China is not happening for Irish beef

China is not happening for Irish beef

Following the Taoiseach's visit to China and recent reopening of the market to Irish beef, the door has been closed again because of bluetongue.

NEWS 1 February 2026

US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

Cattle supply in United States is hampering beef exports as well as trade policy, particularly in relation to China.

NEWS 1 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from: United States, Brazil, Russia and New Zealand.

WORLD 1 February 2026

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

Another fall in US cattle herd will further squeeze supply for beef processors.

NEWS 1 February 2026

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s announcement on dropping several vegetarian products from its menu comes at the end of veganuary 2026.

NEWS 1 February 2026

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Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

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