Netherlands

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

Reduced demand from Spain and bluetongue restrictions in the Polish market have resulted in the number of calves sold from the country being 20% behind figures compared to the first quarter in 2025.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Calf exports down 20% on 2025 levels

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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

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

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

NEWS 11 March 2026

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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

EU'd never know what county you're going to get

EU'd never know what county you're going to get

After seeing the pairing of counties with EU countries for later this year when Ireland hosts the EU presidency, the Dealer speculates on the potential reasons for the match-ups.

DEALER 21 January 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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