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Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

Farmers in Donegal could soon be able to drop carcases into a facility in Raphoe that would take them to Sligo RVL for a same-day post-mortem.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Carcase collection facility for Raphoe clears planning hurdle

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Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

Quality cattle marry with high CBV in Laois

BREEDING & HEALTH 13 May 2026

Department defends new sheep carcase law

Department defends new sheep carcase law

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 May 2026

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

Why selling store cattle or finishing them was the best option in 2025

FEATURE 6 May 2026

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

Farmer Writes: balancing weight gains and falling price

FARMER WRITES 3 April 2026

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Australian sheep numbers in decline

Australian sheep numbers in decline

After several years of growth, Australian sheepmeat production is expected to decline for the second year in a row in 2026.

NEWS 22 February 2026

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Irish beef quotes continue downward trend

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening in Europe

MARKETS 22 February 2026

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

An inspection on the farm two weeks ago found 15 dead calves in a pile, with a veterinary inspector having concerns for other animals.

NEWS 22 February 2026

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

ICMSA rings the alarm on factory trim checks

Factory inspections on both grading and trimming needed to be ramped up significantly to protect farmer confidence in the factory payments system, the ICMSA claimed.

NEWS 22 February 2026

NIMEA objects to new sheep legislation

NIMEA objects to new sheep legislation

Legislation around carcase grading and price reporting of sheep is due to come into effect this spring.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 February 2026

Beef finishers facing a £200 loss this spring

Beef finishers facing a £200 loss this spring

Beef finishers in NI face losses of almost £200 per head this spring as falling factory prices and rising input costs squeeze margins.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 February 2026

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

True carcase values not reflected in price grids

Price gaps between cattle grades are out of date in relation to the current factory beef price.

NEWS 22 February 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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