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First decline in China’s annual beef imports

The drop in volume is small, but it marks a turning point in the upward trend of China's apparent insatiable appetite for beef imports.

NEWS 6 March 2026

First decline in China’s annual beef imports

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Amazone sales increase 11% in 2025

Amazone sales increase 11% in 2025

NEWS 5 March 2026

Watch: weanling bulls sell to €3,500 in Elphin

Watch: weanling bulls sell to €3,500 in Elphin

MARKETS 5 March 2026

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

NEWS 5 March 2026

Top of €1,850 at Waterford Blackface sale

Top of €1,850 at Waterford Blackface sale

Top of €1,850 at Waterford Blackface sale

PEDIGREE 4 March 2026

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Calf price update: numbers up 5,000 on same week in 2025

Calf price update: numbers up 5,000 on same week in 2025

While prices are well ahead of other years, it doesn't make trade immune from the dynamics of supply and demand. As calf numbers increase in marts, prices have eased across the board.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Martbids Database: live trade holding despite slippage in factory prices

Martbids Database: live trade holding despite slippage in factory prices

Despite the ban on non-slaughter exports to the North and a slippage in beef price in factories, the live trade has stayed relatively firm again this week.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: steer trade solid in Rathfriland

Camera at the Mart: steer trade solid in Rathfriland

A strong trade was seen overall in Rathfriland’s general cattle sale on Thursday last, with good demand for all lots.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: keen farmer demand remains in Ballina

Martin Merrick reports from Mayo-Sligo Mart’s general cattle sale, where trade remains buoyant despite a recent slippage in beef price.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Beef Trends: quotes under pressure

Beef Trends: quotes under pressure

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT rises on the back on Iran conflict

Dairy Trends: GDT rises on the back on Iran conflict

Dairy markets continue to recover, with the GDT auction increasing by 5.7% this week and further gains in the spot market.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Grain Trends: oil price rises and freight increases

Grain Trends: oil price rises and freight increases

Here is a look at the latest grain market report, which reports on wheat, barley and oilseed prices.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

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