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Cattle export sale numbers remain behind 2025 levels

Restrictions on Irish cattle going to Poland due to bluetongue, along with more challenging conditions in the beef trade in Spain, have hindered Irish cattle exports so far this year.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Cattle export sale numbers remain behind 2025 levels

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Irish Ferries will continue its live animal transport

Irish Ferries will continue its live animal transport

NEWS 26 August 2026

Irish Ferries confirms it will continue transport of live animals

Irish Ferries confirms it will continue transport of live animals

NEWS 21 August 2026

Battle for Irish Ferries ownership

Battle for Irish Ferries ownership

Battle for Irish Ferries ownership

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live exports blow, price bonuses for organic lamb and drought

Farm Tech Talk: live exports blow, price bonuses for organic lamb and drought

Farm Tech Talk: live exports blow, price bonuses for organic lamb and drought

NEWS 14 August 2026

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Department ready to assess live exports ships

Department ready to assess live exports ships

The Minister for Agriculture has said he is acutely aware that Brittany Ferries decision has the potential to cause difficulties for the industry.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

ThroughPut at NI factories is up 13% so far this year, with 238,839 sheep slaughtered up to the start of August.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 August 2026

Editorial - live exports options

Editorial - live exports options

There are alternative options currently being discussed within the industry.

VIEWPOINTS 4 August 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

The team discuss live exports and the consequences for the calf trade, the Tullamore Show and the continuing row between Tirlán and Ornua.

PODCAST 4 August 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra na Feirme has warned that Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease transporting livestock from Ireland will weaken competition, limit market choice and create further challenges for young farmers.

NEWS 4 August 2026

IFA raises concerns over Irish cattle access to the EU single market

IFA raises concerns over Irish cattle access to the EU single market

The IFA president has expressed concern around the access Irish cattle will have to the EU single market following a decision by Brittany Ferries to halt the transport of live animals to France.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

Brittany Ferries to cease live exports from September

A halt to Brittany Ferries’ live exports will leave Irish Ferries as the only shipper facilitating the live export of calves in 2027.

NEWS 4 August 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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