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US administration targets dollars towards farmers in an attempt to offset the impact of rising costs and weak grain markets.
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Planning permissions for new farm sheds remain high
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US funding for farmers and fertiliser
A rise in suckler numbers here might be welcome, but who would have expected a decline in beef cow numbers elsewhere to impact dairy prices here.
Fewer cattle and effective closure of China to US beef squeezes exports and while US beef imports increase, Ireland isn't picking up any of the business.
Democrats in the US senate want to break up the meat-processing structure, which is dominated by large players, but their logic is challenged by the industry.
Trade difficulties with China and reduced cattle supply alongside strong domestic demand combine to reduce US beef exports in 2025.
Cattle supply in United States is hampering beef exports as well as trade policy, particularly in relation to China.
Another fall in US cattle herd will further squeeze supply for beef processors.
A continued decline in cattle availability combined with cheap grain and high beef price is encouraging feeders to bring cattle to heavier carcase weights.
How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management
