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Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

UK retail sales to 12 July show a small decline in purchase volumes but more money spent.

NEWS 31 July 2026

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

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Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

Irish share of UK beef imports at 64% in May

NEWS 24 July 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 22 July 2026

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

Time to extend beef labelling beyond retail

NEWS 19 July 2026

Heatwave takes a toll on milk output

Heatwave takes a toll on milk output

Heatwave takes a toll on milk output

NEWS 16 July 2026

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News round-up from Northern Ireland

News round-up from Northern Ireland

Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 July 2026

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

Biggest farm in Tasmania bought by UK fund Gresham House

The farm spans over 53,000ac and is to be planted in pine trees, a move which has sparked fresh concerns over food security, Tasmanian farmers said.

NEWS 5 July 2026

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

Ireland among most energy-vulnerable countries in Europe

Ireland imported around 78.2% of its total energy requirements in 2025, well above the latest EU average of 57.3%.

NEWS 5 July 2026

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK shoppers still spending more and getting less

UK retail sales of beef and lamb show that rising retail prices means that even though shoppers are spending more money buying them, they have less in their basket.

NEWS 5 July 2026

Dairygold to exit UK business operations

Dairygold to exit UK business operations

The co-op is proposing the closure of its business in Crewe and the sale of its Leeds facility.

NEWS 5 July 2026

The PM has financial mountain to climb

The PM has financial mountain to climb

Burnham has been reluctant to name his choices for key cabinet posts, the most important of which is Chancellor of the Exchequer, Minister for Finance in plain English.

VIEWPOINTS 5 July 2026

Irish curlews get 'Emmerdale eggs' boost

Irish curlews get 'Emmerdale eggs' boost

A new licencing arrangement between Ireland and Britain has facilitated the importation of curlew eggs from the Yorkshire dales.

NEWS 5 July 2026

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