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Schemes update: error in July and August N and P statements

The Department has issued correspondence to explain that changes to N and P data relating to bovines less than one year of age were not correctly incorporated into interim statements.

NEWS 24 October 2025

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New record prices set at suckler sales

New record prices set at suckler sales

NEWS 22 October 2025

Watch: cow-and-calf unit sells for €18,000 in Tuam

Watch: cow-and-calf unit sells for €18,000 in Tuam

NEWS 18 October 2025

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

NEWS 17 October 2025

Farm Tech Talk: future cattle shortage and store lamb trade

Farm Tech Talk: future cattle shortage and store lamb trade

Farm Tech Talk: future cattle shortage and store lamb trade

NEWS 17 October 2025

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France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

The ban has been introduced to try to get on top of lumpy skin disease - it is not yet known how it will affect the movement of Irish cattle exports.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

Irish competitors clean decks at Angus youth finals

All three age categories at this year's Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society youth development finals were won by Irish competitors.

PEDIGREE 15 October 2025

Beef trade facing twin threats on EU imports

Beef trade facing twin threats on EU imports

Tomas Bourke warned of trade competition for the two best markets in the world – the EU and the UK, which account for over 90% of Irish exports between them.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Mart analysis: cattle sales up 53,226 head to end of September

Mart analysis: cattle sales up 53,226 head to end of September

Overall throughput is only running 16,301 head higher, but the number of cattle returning home from marts unsold has more than halved to just 32,718.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Recovery in finished cattle sales to Northern Ireland

Recovery in finished cattle sales to Northern Ireland

While the number of cattle exported to Northern Ireland is back on 2024 levels, a recent improvement in UK beef prices has seen an increase in the volume of finished cattle sold across the border.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Cases against Asba Meats have ‘hallmarks of wheels coming off the wagon’

Cases against Asba Meats have ‘hallmarks of wheels coming off the wagon’

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett made a decree against Asba Meats Ltd in the amount of €22,614 concerning an unpaid WRC unfair dismissal award. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Having purchased an Adare 810 three years ago, Limerick farmer Padraic Condron purchased a new HaiHong CTX 200 one year ago, both of which are Chinese built.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

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Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

At the AIB Shed Talks, industry experts explored how Ireland’s agri sector can support the next generation of farmers.

Watch: Shed Talks – Supporting the next generation of young farmers

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