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Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

The October USDA forecast suggests that less beef will be traded next year with production cooling in Brazil and Australia the biggest exporters.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Global beef exports to fall 1% in 2027 as Brazilian headwinds mount

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Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

NEWS 14 October 2026

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

NEWS 6 October 2026

China quotas filled in August

China quotas filled in August

China quotas filled in August

NEWS 27 September 2026

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

Australia beef output to peak at 3m tonnes as export trade shifts

NEWS 25 September 2026

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Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Greater volumes of beef and dairy exports offset lower values and drive growth, writes Phelim O’Neill.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Bumper August for Brazil beef exports to EU

Bumper August for Brazil beef exports to EU

Surge in export volumes to the EU and US doesn't offset the effect of Brazil's China quota being filled in August.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

Irish beef has haemorrhaged business in key UK food market

Challenges facing Irish beef exports into the UK highlighted at Irish Farmers Journal Ploughing 2026 stand.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

Beef Trends: trade holds steady

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

MARKETS 26 August 2026

New US quota open to Irish beef

New US quota open to Irish beef

Despite Ireland having access to the 300,000 tonne Trump quota, don't expect any major change in Irish beef export patterns.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Brake on EU meat imports from Brazil

Upward momentum for EU beef and poultry meat imports from Brazil will end with suspension due to come into effect this week.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

Despite being down compared with the first half of last year, it has been a strong first half for Irish exports.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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