Export markets

The two sides to the butter debate

Tirlán says it is doing what is best for its members, while Ornua says it is not in the best interests of Irish farmers.

NEWS 12 August 2026

The two sides to the butter debate

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US beef export decline continues

US beef export decline continues

NEWS 7 August 2026

Beef export value per kilo increases

Beef export value per kilo increases

NEWS 5 August 2026

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

Sheep Trends: base quotes fall by 30c/kg to 40c/kg

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

Chinese agri machinery exports rise by 29% for first quarter

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Positive prospects for live export weanling trade

Market signals appear optimistic from high-value EU destinations including Greece and Italy while there is ongoing keen interest from North African markets

SUCKLERS 3 April 2026

Farmgate price falling faster than factory price

Farmgate price falling faster than factory price

What went up in 2025 has come down in 2026 in relation to cattle prices, less so in the case of factory beef sales price.

NEWS 3 April 2026

Record value for Irish beef exports in Q1

Record value for Irish beef exports in Q1

Record value was achieved by Irish beef exports in Q1 2026 despite lowest volumes in past five years.

NEWS 3 April 2026

Live exports solid after slow start

Live exports solid after slow start

Export volumes have been positive in recent weeks but still remain almost 36,000 lower than the corresponding period in 2025

NEWS 3 April 2026

Beef quotes ease with pressure on trade

Beef quotes ease with pressure on trade

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

NEWS 3 April 2026

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

The Redrock K-Two takeover- 24 months down the line

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with KTwo general manager Aaron Ingram and Redrock MD James Rooney, to see why Redrock purchased KTwo, and how the takeover has worked out 24 months later.

NEWS 3 April 2026

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 3 April 2026

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