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EU beef cow numbers to fall by 3m head by 2035

The EU will not be stepping up to fill some of the rise in global beef demand expected over the coming years, according to the European Commission's forecast.

NEWS 15 January 2026

EU beef cow numbers to fall by 3m head by 2035

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What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

What will 2026 hold for beef farmers?

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Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

MANAGEMENT 11 January 2026

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

MANAGEMENT 4 January 2026

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

MARKETS 31 December 2025

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2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

Adam Woods takes a look back at 2025 and how it went for beef farmers.

MARKETS 27 October 2025

Editorial: Carrick Winter Fair a huge success

Editorial: Carrick Winter Fair a huge success

The biggest highlight of all was the number of young people involved in all aspects of the sale

VIEWPOINTS 27 October 2025

Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

The reduction in the cull cow kill of over 74,000 head has been evenly made up by fewer dairy cows and suckler cows.

NEWS 27 October 2025

Flags fly high on new four-bay suckler shed

Flags fly high on new four-bay suckler shed

Martin Merrick visited the Grogan’s of Killimer to see their new four-bay suckler shed which is nearing completion.

BUILDINGS 27 October 2025

Beef Management: BCS of sucklers, autumn breeding and straw

Beef Management: BCS of sucklers, autumn breeding and straw

Martin Merrick discusses correcting cow BCS early, breeding in autumn calving herds and straw supplies heading in to the winter.

MANAGEMENT 27 October 2025

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

With many suckler herds now housed, this is an ideal time to carry out pregnancy scanning.

MANAGEMENT 27 October 2025

Beef quotes continue to march upwards

Beef quotes continue to march upwards

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

MARKETS 27 October 2025

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