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Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

The CEO sentiment survey undertaken by Bord Bia shows that the cost of, and access to, workers remains the biggest challenge facing food businesses.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

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Editorial: Bord Bia figures and access to China

Editorial: Bord Bia figures and access to China

VIEWPOINTS 14 January 2026

Bord Bia to resume its Irish beef campaign in China as import suspension lifted

Bord Bia to resume its Irish beef campaign in China as import suspension lifted

NEWS 12 January 2026

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

NEWS 7 January 2026

Irish food and drink exports reach €19bn

Irish food and drink exports reach €19bn

Irish food and drink exports reach €19bn

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Minister called on to act on tillage incomes

Minister called on to act on tillage incomes

A merchant in the midlands selling a mainly Irish feed ration has said that the Minister for Agriculture needs to take immediate action to help the tillage sector in 2026 and beyond.

NEWS 27 December 2025

Volatility dominated 2025, with more to come in 2026

Volatility dominated 2025, with more to come in 2026

Bord Bia Chief Executive says that the industry should be proud of what was achieved over the last 12 months.

NEWS 27 December 2025

Beef throughput down 180,000 head in 2025 – MII

Beef throughput down 180,000 head in 2025 – MII

The decline in sheep and suckler numbers is a significant concern for the future of exports, MII chair Philip Carroll has said.

NEWS 27 December 2025

Irish food and drink exports worth €19bn

Irish food and drink exports worth €19bn

Strong performance in dairy and beef exports underpins a record food and drink export value in 2025.

NEWS 27 December 2025

Vietnam opens its doors to Irish beef

Vietnam opens its doors to Irish beef

100m Vietnamese citizens can now be offered Irish beef on supermarket shelves and in restaurants.

NEWS 27 December 2025

Dawn Meats ACTIVATE programme looking to build on early success

Dawn Meats ACTIVATE programme looking to build on early success

ACTIVATE, a sustainability programme from Dawn Meats that offers financial incentives to participating farmers is looking to build on its initial success writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 27 December 2025

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

25kg carcase weights helping to bolster Australian sheep production

Continued growth in the US market, where there is a preference for larger carcases / cuts, and an increase in feedlot-type finishing systems is driving average carcase weights to new heights.

NEWS 27 December 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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