Phelim O'Neill

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 30 January 2026

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

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Up to €149/head beef price gap

Up to €149/head beef price gap

NEWS 29 January 2026

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WORLD 28 January 2026

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

NEWS 28 January 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 28 January 2026

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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 14 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 14 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Brazil, Australia, Britain and United States.

WORLD 14 January 2026

ABP to close retail packing factory, affecting 338 jobs

ABP to close retail packing factory, affecting 338 jobs

ABP's "intention to cease retail packing" in Northern Ireland will cause job losses.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

Opposition and protest are an integral part of the decision-making process in a democracy and should be embraced, not condemned.

NEWS 14 January 2026

China remains missing piece of US beef exports

China remains missing piece of US beef exports

US beef exports improved in October compared with preceding months, but China remains effectively closed because of import licence policy.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Morocco, Netherlands, United States and Brazil.

WORLD 14 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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