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How China could work for Irish beef this time

This week's announcement about China opening for Irish beef exports could be a new opportunity or another false dawn based on past experience.

NEWS 14 January 2026

How China could work for Irish beef this time

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Dawn moves to put its stamp on Alliance

Dawn moves to put its stamp on Alliance

NEWS 11 January 2026

Niall Browne takes the reins at Alliance

Niall Browne takes the reins at Alliance

NEWS 7 January 2026

Dawn New Zealand deal completed

Dawn New Zealand deal completed

Dawn New Zealand deal completed

NEWS 3 December 2025

Dawn’s New Zealand business is in profit

Dawn’s New Zealand business is in profit

Dawn’s New Zealand business is in profit

NEWS 26 November 2025

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Dawn deal to open doors for Irish beef and lamb

Dawn deal to open doors for Irish beef and lamb

Niall Browne, CEO Dawn Meats spoke to the Irish Farmers Journal after Alliance shareholders voted to back the deal with Dawn Meats.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Editorial: Dawn deal one to watch for Irish farmers

Sheep farmers in particular will be nervous that increased availability of New Zealand product will pose a threat to demand for Irish meat.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Alliance shareholders back Dawn Meats deal

Alliance shareholders back Dawn Meats deal

Dawn Meats will inject NZ$270m (€135m) into the Alliance business in return for a 65% stake in the business.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Details of Dawn New Zealand deal revealed

Details of Dawn New Zealand deal revealed

Shareholders in Alliance have been presented with a comprehensive booklet explaining what the deal with Dawn Meats will mean

NEWS 1 January 1970

NZ beef exports to UK soar in June and July

NZ beef exports to UK soar in June and July

New Zealand beef exports to the UK have made substantial inroads to the UK market in June and July this year.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off