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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

Food and drink exports down for first half of 2026

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Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

Argentinian beef looks set to stay on EU plates as Brazil's shut out looms

NEWS 24 August 2026

Australia shatters beef production records

Australia shatters beef production records

NEWS 23 August 2026

China tariffs bite into Brazil’s beef exports

China tariffs bite into Brazil’s beef exports

China tariffs bite into Brazil’s beef exports

NEWS 14 August 2026

Another record high for sheep meat price index

Another record high for sheep meat price index

Another record high for sheep meat price index

NEWS 9 August 2026

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US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

Problems with China and reduced cattle supply push US beef export volumes down

NEWS 22 July 2026

Editorial - Brazil beef ban

Editorial - Brazil beef ban

Brazil has already been gaining market share along with New Zealand and Australia over the last 12 months.

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Beef export value per kilo increases

Beef export value per kilo increases

While Ireland exported less beef in the first five months this year, the value of beef exports was only down slightly, reflecting a higher value per kilo.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Sustainability and quality standards are still key selling points for Irish beef in the UK.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Brazil’s dominance of global beef trade to increase further

Brazil’s dominance of global beef trade to increase further

Brazil's cattle herd, beef production and exports have all increased dramatically over recent decades and will continue to do so.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Industry report suggests more to come from Brazilian beef over the next decade. All weights are carcase weight equivalent.

NEWS 22 July 2026

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

UK likely to remain open for Brazilian beef

With a veterinary agreement between the EU and UK still some way off, it looks like the UK will remain open for Brazilian beef even if the EU suspends imports from September.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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