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Despite being down compared with the first half of last year, it has been a strong first half for Irish exports.
An EU audit of Mercosur member Argentina found an effective system of beef export controls, a stark contrast to the performance to its Brazilian neighbours.
Beef production for the 2025-2026 financial year increased 8.6% to 2.985m tonnes on the back of cattle throughput reaching almost 10 million head.
Latest data shows the effect of China's tariffs on Brazil's beef exports and how volumes to the EU have increased in July.
Overall food price index increased in July, but there was mixed fortunes for the different commodities.
Problems with China and reduced cattle supply push US beef export volumes down
Brazil has already been gaining market share along with New Zealand and Australia over the last 12 months.
Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days
