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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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China remains missing piece of US beef exports

China remains missing piece of US beef exports

NEWS 16 January 2026

How China could work for Irish beef this time

How China could work for Irish beef this time

NEWS 14 January 2026

View from China: beef quotas leave major exporters in a bind

View from China: beef quotas leave major exporters in a bind

View from China: beef quotas leave major exporters in a bind

VIEWPOINTS 7 January 2026

China sets beef import quotas for next three years

China sets beef import quotas for next three years

China sets beef import quotas for next three years

NEWS 1 January 2026

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China’s demand for beef continues to grow

China’s demand for beef continues to grow

The rate of increase has slowed in recent years, but the trend is still up for Chinese beef imports.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Work permit quota for dairy sector exhausted

Work permit quota for dairy sector exhausted

Employment agencies have had recent applications for work permits for dairy operators rejected.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Another export record for Australian beef in July

Another export record for Australian beef in July

For the fourth time in a year, a new monthly record for Australian beef exports is set in July.

NEWS 11 June 2025

Positives of industry to be celebrated

Positives of industry to be celebrated

'A very large percentage of the milk being produced today is 'post quota' milk, from expansion or 'new' milk. Our industry today would be very weakened without it.' - Mike Magan, Killashee,Co Longford

LETTERS 11 June 2025

Canada and New Zealand: benchmark for Australia’s quota ambitions

Canada and New Zealand: benchmark for Australia’s quota ambitions

Australian Minister Counsellor for Agriculture Peter Creaser tells what Australia want out of a trade deal with the EU and how they wouldn't flood the EU beef or sheep meat market

NEWS 11 June 2025

Dempsey at Large: a structural shift in Irish farming

Dempsey at Large: a structural shift in Irish farming

It’s hardly surprising that Irish farmers with young families and suitable farms have moved into dairying since the abolition of quotas.

VIEWPOINTS 11 June 2025

Dempsey at Large: Climbing climate mountains

Dempsey at Large: Climbing climate mountains

There were the scientific assessments as to where we are in implementing the sector's climate reduction targets and the prospects for further progress.

VIEWPOINTS 11 June 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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