Agribusiness

China is not happening for Irish beef

Following the Taoiseach's visit to China and recent reopening of the market to Irish beef, the door has been closed again because of bluetongue.

NEWS 8 February 2026

China is not happening for Irish beef

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US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

NEWS 6 February 2026

Five key takeaways from Larry Murrin’s Oireachtas committee appearance

Five key takeaways from Larry Murrin’s Oireachtas committee appearance

NEWS 5 February 2026

South American imports are small, but important

South American imports are small, but important

South American imports are small, but important

NEWS 4 February 2026

Pressure increases for early Mercosur implementation

Pressure increases for early Mercosur implementation

Pressure increases for early Mercosur implementation

NEWS 4 February 2026

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More roadblocks in trade with China

More roadblocks in trade with China

The banning of Irish beef and retaliatory tariffs on dairy mean China is still a hard place to do business.

NEWS 28 January 2026

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

Another fall in US cattle herd will further squeeze supply for beef processors.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Manitou 2025 sales drop 3.5% but strong 2026 expected

Manitou 2025 sales drop 3.5% but strong 2026 expected

Manitou Group is very positive for 2026, anticipating a 4% rise in sales for the year ahead.

NEWS 28 January 2026

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s announcement on dropping several vegetarian products from its menu comes at the end of veganuary 2026.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Beef imports to Ireland make a symbolic impact, but have negligible effect on the trade for Irish beef.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo says it is committed to keeping local supply chains

Diageo has told the Irish Farmers Journal that it is committed to supporting Irish farming families, but meanwhile malting barley growers are losing contracts.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Fewer cattle drove farm gate prices in 2025 but it has also resulted to cuts in processing capacity.

NEWS 28 January 2026

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