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China reopens to US beef

Although the market was never officially closed, the failure to renew import licences meant US beef has been effectively excluded from China for the past year.

NEWS 24 May 2026

China reopens to US beef

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from China, Britain, Canada and Paraguay.

WORLD 5 April 2026

Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 5 April 2026

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

Has Brazilian beef production peaked?

Brazil's beef exports have continued to grow in the first quarter of this year, but forecasts suggest expansion is coming to an end.

NEWS 5 April 2026

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

Big increase in Australian and Brazilian beef exports

More beef coming out of Australia and Brazil in 2026 and their quota's for China are filling quickly

NEWS 5 April 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland increases base milk price for March

Kerry Dairy Ireland increases base milk price for March

Dairy markets have softened in recent weeks, with pressure on butter and skim milk powder partly offset by more resilient whey markets, a KDI spokesperson said.

NEWS 5 April 2026

China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

China’s cost control headache: strategic gains amidst global chaos

The broken conveyor belt of global trade means we are paying a premium for the chaos.

VIEWPOINTS 5 April 2026

Brazil’s exporters have options for China tariffs

Brazil’s exporters have options for China tariffs

Brazil's beef exporters are rapidly filling their quota for China, but confident they will have other options when it has been used up.

NEWS 5 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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