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Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

A voluntary cow reduction scheme is being offered by the Dutch government this year, in a bid to reduce emissions produced by dairy farms, writes Daire Cregg

NEWS 17 April 2026

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

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Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

NEWS 8 April 2026

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

Beef Trends: quotes slip again

MARKETS 18 March 2026

€312/head average for Friesian bull calves

€312/head average for Friesian bull calves

€312/head average for Friesian bull calves

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Cathal Gormley reports on the latest live export figures and news of a big ship loading in Greenore.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from: Brazil, Nigeria, New Zealand and Netherlands.

WORLD 21 January 2026

Over 15,000t of straw imported in three months

Over 15,000t of straw imported in three months

Straw imports continue into the country. The total figure has decreased, but imports have increased from Spain.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Bluetongue restrictions have shut down Poland as an outlet for Irish calves but efforts are underway to see if it can be reopened.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

First case of bird flu antibodies found in Dutch cow

The cow was investigated after avian influenza had previously been confirmed on the dairy farm in one of the cats.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bluetongue latest: temporary stalling of live exports to some countries

Bluetongue latest: temporary stalling of live exports to some countries

Adam Woods has the latest on the news that an outbreak of bluetongue has occurred in Wexford.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Calf exports up over 10% on 2024

Calf exports up over 10% on 2024

Calf exports hit record highs in 2025 as strong demand from the continent drove trade. The Netherlands and Spain were the largest outlets for Irish calves reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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