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Beef trade shows signs of steadying

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

MARKETS 8 June 2026

Beef trade shows signs of steadying

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Young Stock Podcast: striving for LA Olympic glory with Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke

Young Stock Podcast: striving for LA Olympic glory with Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke

NEWS 8 June 2026

New sustainability-linked loans for beef farmers

New sustainability-linked loans for beef farmers

NEWS 8 June 2026

Watch: Debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

Watch: Debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

Watch: Debutant Charolais breeder tops Carrick at €7,700

PEDIGREE 8 June 2026

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

Carlow set for major €2bn energy project

NEWS 8 June 2026

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New CAP programme must address land designations, says INHFA

New CAP programme must address land designations, says INHFA

"The designations have increased cost for around 35,000 farmers since they were first introduced in the mid-1990s, with no real intent by the state to address this injustice,” according to the INHFA.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Flocks of the Future competition re-opens

Successful applicants will receive a mini-flock comprising a five-star ram and five breeding hoggets with a value of over €2,500, in addition to one-on-one advisory support and insights.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

Canada bans livestock imports from Texas as second case of screwworm confirmed

The USDA has found a second case of the new world screwworm in a calf in Texas following testing of a number of suspect cases.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Farmer pleads guilty to theft after buying sheep with cheques that bounced

Farmer pleads guilty to theft after buying sheep with cheques that bounced

Mayo court hears that farmer received two cheques totalling €13,455 which later bounced. Anton McNulty reports.

NEWS 7 June 2026

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

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Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

Commission tight-lipped on measures or funds for upcoming livestock strategy

The Commission is giving away little detail on a new strategy, that it said will cover livestock policies, ranging from food import standards to extensification on climate grounds.

NEWS 7 June 2026

In Pictures: another busy week in farming as key events and sales take place

In Pictures: another busy week in farming as key events and sales take place

Our photos of the week include field work, farming events and shows and some mart action.

NEWS 7 June 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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