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EU doubles down on Brazilian beef ban

Adam Woods reports from Brussels, where the European Commission have doubled down on the Brazilian beef import ban commencing on 3 September.

NEWS 2 July 2026

EU doubles down on Brazilian beef ban

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Factories scramble for beef as supplies plummet

Factories scramble for beef as supplies plummet

NEWS 1 July 2026

Sheep Trends: lambs pulled by 30c/kg to 50c/kg

Sheep Trends: lambs pulled by 30c/kg to 50c/kg

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Grain Trends: corn up, but wheat not exciting

Grain Trends: corn up, but wheat not exciting

Grain Trends: corn up, but wheat not exciting

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Sheep mart prices: more life for lambs in some sales

Sheep mart prices: more life for lambs in some sales

Sheep mart prices: more life for lambs in some sales

MARKETS 1 July 2026

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Beef Trends: kill in freefall

Beef Trends: kill in freefall

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

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Dairy Trends: markets still in the doldrums

Dairy Trends: markets still in the doldrums

High global dairy supply is putting a low floor on dairy commodity prices, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

MartBids Database: beef quotes add more positivity to live trade

MartBids Database: beef quotes add more positivity to live trade

A slight lift in beef quotes this week has added more confidence to buyers around the mart rings, with a second week of price increases seen across the country.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in Dungarvan

Camera at the Mart: keen demand for all types in Dungarvan

A lift in beef prices saw a keener appetite for cattle at Dungarvan Mart’s Monday cattle sale.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: flying trade for ewes in Clogher Mart

Camera at the Mart: flying trade for ewes in Clogher Mart

Over 40% of ewes sold in excess of £200 per head (€233), with the best-quality ewes rising to £230 to £260 per head (€267 to €300).

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Chasing dairy beef dollars down under

Chasing dairy beef dollars down under

Known for its large beef cow herd, I see Australia is looking to develop its dairy beef sector a bit more.

DEALER 1 July 2026

Milk League: May cheques back €6,340

Milk League: May cheques back €6,340

The May milk payment, typically the biggest payment of the year, is back over €6,340 excluding VAT for the typical farmer in 2026.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

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After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

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