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Irish share of UK beef imports grew in August

Irish share of UK beef imports in August was up on August last year but down for the first eight months of the year compared with 2025

NEWS 28 October 2026

Irish share of UK beef imports grew in August

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UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

UK bluetongue case numbers continue to rise

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Ban on carbon-dioxide stunning of pigs

Ban on carbon-dioxide stunning of pigs

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

ICMSA criticises Minister’s ‘too little, too late’ bluetongue approach

ICMSA criticises Minister’s ‘too little, too late’ bluetongue approach

ICMSA criticises Minister’s ‘too little, too late’ bluetongue approach

NEWS 27 October 2026

Weaker demand leads to stickier trade in latest British Wool auction

Weaker demand leads to stickier trade in latest British Wool auction

Weaker demand leads to stickier trade in latest British Wool auction

MARKETS 25 October 2026

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UK retail stable for beef but lamb under pressure

UK retail stable for beef but lamb under pressure

Retail beef prices increased by 2% in the 12 weeks to 4 October, suggesting that the cattle price increases from 2024 and early 2025 have been fully passed on at this stage.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Pigmeat exports slump as beef and dairy rise

Pigmeat exports slump as beef and dairy rise

Pigmeat casts a shadow over otherwise healthy Irish agri-food exports in August.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Simmental reign supreme in Stirling

Simmental reign supreme in Stirling

Leading the way at United Auctions, Stirling, over the weekend was the Simmental breed, selling the most bulls and achieving the highest average price, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 21 October 2026

Flahavan's hits number 3 spot for hot cereals in UK shops but sees threats ahead

Flahavan's hits number 3 spot for hot cereals in UK shops but sees threats ahead

Flahavan's organic porridge has hit the number three spot on UK shelves in the hot cereals category.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Limousin bulls average five figures in Carlisle

Limousin bulls average five figures in Carlisle

Limousin bulls hit the market running in Borderway Mart, Carlisle, on Saturday, averaging just over £10,000, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 20 October 2026

HW Netherton females sell to multiple countries

HW Netherton females sell to multiple countries

Angus females sold to multiple European countries in the HW Netherton Angus sale on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 19 October 2026

Editorial: will Brexit last or could the UK be on track for a dramatic return?

Editorial: will Brexit last or could the UK be on track for a dramatic return?

It would be very much in the interest of Irish farmers for the UK to rejoin the EU

VIEWPOINTS 14 October 2026

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