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Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

After a prolonged period in 2025 when Irish factories were outperforming the Bord Bia prime export benchmark price, they have now fallen below it.

NEWS 13 February 2026

Irish factory prices have fallen behind competitors

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British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

MARKETS 30 January 2026

Middle East, Africa and India are development markets for Irish agri food

Middle East, Africa and India are development markets for Irish agri food

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 30 January 2026

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

Labour the biggest issue for Ireland’s food exporters

NEWS 14 January 2026

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift beef quotes

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift beef quotes

Beef Trends: tight supplies lift beef quotes

MARKETS 14 January 2026

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Made in Ireland: Offaly firm driving innovation

Made in Ireland: Offaly firm driving innovation

With agriculture now making up 50% of Applied Concepts’ sales, its managing director Mark Clendennen tells Peter Thomas Keaveney about the business as it enters its 16th year.

FARM MACHINERY 31 October 2025

Year closes with deflated US beef exports

Year closes with deflated US beef exports

2025 has been a turbulent year for US beef exports, with falling production having an even greater impact than trade policy.

NEWS 31 October 2025

Irish oats used for plant-based Baileys

Irish oats used for plant-based Baileys

This development is another outlet for Irish oats, which is a good thing for providing premium payments for farmers.

NEWS 31 October 2025

Beef quotes under pressure as factories drop prices

Beef quotes under pressure as factories drop prices

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

MARKETS 31 October 2025

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

Stable outlook for sheepmeat in 2026

While there is possibly expected to be a larger carryover of lambs to Q1 of 2026, supply prospects remain tight with fewer ewes, reduced NI imports and continued contraction in the EU flock.

MARKETS 31 October 2025

Beef factories ‘need to restructure to ensure profitability’

Beef factories ‘need to restructure to ensure profitability’

There are "too many beef factories" across Europe, the Teagasc beef conference was told.

NEWS 31 October 2025

China promised much but delivered little for Irish beef

China promised much but delivered little for Irish beef

Irish dairy and pigmeat exports to China have prospered, but beef never really got going.

NEWS 31 October 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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