Exports

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 12 August 2026

Department ready to assess live exports ships

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

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

PODCAST 7 August 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

NEWS 7 August 2026

Beef export value per kilo increases

Beef export value per kilo increases

Beef export value per kilo increases

NEWS 5 August 2026

Department 'ready to assess and approve vessels' for shipping cattle - Minister

Department 'ready to assess and approve vessels' for shipping cattle - Minister

Department 'ready to assess and approve vessels' for shipping cattle - Minister

NEWS 5 August 2026

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Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Minister Heydon in the UK to strengthen Irish beef trade

Sustainability and quality standards are still key selling points for Irish beef in the UK.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Over 800,000ac of New Zealand sheep and beef farms sold for forestry since 2017

Conversion of sheep and beef farms to forestry has slowed, but an additional 30,000 hectares of whole sheep and beef farms have been confirmed as sold for forestry since mid-2025.

NEWS 23 July 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 23 July 2026

Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

Calf exports dip on 2025 levels

Calf export levels are marginally back compared to mid-July last year according to the latest figures from Bord Bia, with the Dutch market outperforming expectations.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Brazil’s dominance of global beef trade to increase further

Brazil’s dominance of global beef trade to increase further

Brazil's cattle herd, beef production and exports have all increased dramatically over recent decades and will continue to do so.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Brazil could export 7.1m tonnes of beef by 2035

Industry report suggests more to come from Brazilian beef over the next decade. All weights are carcase weight equivalent.

NEWS 23 July 2026

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

Watch: Maxwell Livestock load 1,900 bulls for Morocco

Maxwell Livestock has loaded 1,900 bulls aboard the livestock vessel Alondra at Foynes Port, bound for Morocco.

NEWS 23 July 2026

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