Phelim O'Neill

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 8 February 2026

China is not happening for Irish beef

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US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

NEWS 6 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 4 February 2026

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

NEWS 4 February 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 1 February 2026

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Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Beef imports to Ireland make a symbolic impact, but have negligible effect on the trade for Irish beef.

NEWS 23 January 2026

Up to €149/head beef price gap

Up to €149/head beef price gap

By introducing a minimum number of weeks reported requirement, this year's factory leagues better reflects every day beef trade across price-reporting beef factories.

NEWS 23 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from the UAE, United States, India and New Zealand.

WORLD 23 January 2026

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Fewer cattle drove farm gate prices in 2025 but it has also resulted to cuts in processing capacity.

NEWS 23 January 2026

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 23 January 2026

Processors squeezed by cattle supply

Processors squeezed by cattle supply

Kepak and now ABP have responded to falling cattle numbers with reductions in processing capacity resulting in job losses.

NEWS 23 January 2026

Mercosur moves from parliament to court

Mercosur moves from parliament to court

Referral of the Mercosur trade deal to the ECJ is a delay, but not a decision on the merits of the deal.

NEWS 23 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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