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WORLD 11 February 2026

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Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

MARKETS 4 February 2026

British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

British lamb prices slip 25p/kg

MARKETS 30 January 2026

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

DEALER 14 January 2026

Health trends offer potential for new growth

Health trends offer potential for new growth

Health trends offer potential for new growth

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 January 2026

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Key role for cover crops on NI farms

Key role for cover crops on NI farms

David Wright reports from the second AHDB monitor farm meeting of the season, held in Co Armagh.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Falling trends in sheep production in 2026

Production is forecast to continue to decline in several important sheep producing areas including the UK, continental Europe, Australia and New Zealand

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

Grain Trends: markets continue downward trend

As markets wind up for the year, they look to be continuing their downward trend and oilseed rape is at some of its lowest prices of the year.

NEWS 17 December 2025

UK lamb numbers on 1 June 2025 lowest since 1984

UK lamb numbers on 1 June 2025 lowest since 1984

The sheep flock was 2% lower on 1 June 2025 with a decline in breeding ewe numbers feeding in to lower lamb production forecasts for 2026.

NEWS 17 December 2025

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

UK shoppers spending more on beef but getting less

Despite UK shoppers increasing their spend, the rising retail price of beef means that they are getting less product.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Sheep Trends: trade stuck at €7.80/kg base

Sheep Trends: trade stuck at €7.80/kg base

There is no signs of any extra life in the trade, with the opposite a more accurate reflection and factories showing less interest in sheep for next week.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Grain Trends: Matif wheat price hits new low

Malting price is not good at present. We look at factors affecting markets and profits at present, such as fertiliser and oil.

MARKETS 17 December 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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