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WORLD 4 November 2026

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The New Zealand dairy farm where a phone app helps move 420 cows

The New Zealand dairy farm where a phone app helps move 420 cows

MANAGEMENT 4 November 2026

He left Monaghan with little to his name - now he runs 780 cows in New Zealand

He left Monaghan with little to his name - now he runs 780 cows in New Zealand

MANAGEMENT 4 November 2026

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

Trees where farmers want them: unlocking agroforestry in Ireland

NEWS 31 October 2026

Study reveals which bird deterrents actually protect crops

Study reveals which bird deterrents actually protect crops

Study reveals which bird deterrents actually protect crops

NEWS 30 October 2026

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Who will farm the flock? Generational renewal in the Irish sheep sector

Who will farm the flock? Generational renewal in the Irish sheep sector

Seamus McMenamin, 2025 Nuffield Ireland scholar, sheep farmer and sheepmeat and livestock sector manager with Bord Bia, reports on his 2025 Nuffield scholarship.

VIEWPOINTS 28 October 2026

Weaker demand leads to stickier trade in latest British Wool auction

Weaker demand leads to stickier trade in latest British Wool auction

The clearance rate reduced to 77%, while the price eased by 2.5% amid more challenging trading conditions.

MARKETS 25 October 2026

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Adam Woods has the latest on this week's beef trade and some good news from the UK.

NEWS 21 October 2026

New Zealand beef quota for UK filling up

New Zealand beef quota for UK filling up

UK beef imports from New Zealand declined in July compared to the same month last year as the 2026 tariff-free quota begins to fill up.

NEWS 20 September 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Pakistan, New Zealand, United States and Argentina.

WORLD 16 September 2026

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Flexible milking on dairy farms: the benefits and trade-offs

Flexible milking on dairy farms: the benefits and trade-offs

Adjusting milking frequency in the second half of the year can reduce workload without severely impacting on output, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 9 September 2026

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