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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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A brand for Irish beef is required

LETTERS 4 February 2026

More roadblocks in trade with China

More roadblocks in trade with China

NEWS 4 February 2026

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Farmers must believe person at top of Bord Bia is committed to the cause – IFA

Farmers must believe person at top of Bord Bia is committed to the cause – IFA

Farmers must believe person at top of Bord Bia is committed to the cause – IFA

NEWS 3 February 2026

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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 22 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 22 January 2026

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

Beef Trends: factory agents seeking cows

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

MARKETS 22 January 2026

Bluetongue: three more farms test positive for virus

Bluetongue: three more farms test positive for virus

The three new herds that have bluetongue are in the vicinity of the original herd in Wexford.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Horgans says Brazilian corned beef ‘does not replace Irish fresh beef’

Horgans says Brazilian corned beef ‘does not replace Irish fresh beef’

Horgans Delicatessen Supplies has said that Horgan’s Corned Beef is the only product it supplies that is not sourced from Irish or European suppliers.

NEWS 22 January 2026

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

Larry Murrin to remain as Bord Bia chair

IFA president Francie Gorman had sought the Bord Bia chair's resignation at board meeting on Thursday.

NEWS 22 January 2026

ABP concerned over cattle supplies

ABP concerned over cattle supplies

Adam Woods reports from last week’s Bord Bia meat marketing seminar in Laois.

NEWS 22 January 2026

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