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Irish beef sales in Britain still growing
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Bord Bia meat and organics market specialist Seán Deane reports that Irish beef sales in Britain continued to grow in the first two months of 2024, building on last year's strong performance.
13 May 2024 Markets
Factories facing backlash on beef price pull
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
8 May 2024 News
No plans for bluetongue vaccine in Ireland
The Department of Agriculture said the bluetongue situation is being monitored closely and keeping the virus out of the island of Ireland is a main priority.
Surge in NI sheep exports to Britain
Exports of sheep from Northern Ireland to Britain are up 83% year-on-year.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
News round-up from Northern Ireland
Weekly round-up of news from the farming industry in Northern Ireland.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Pragmatism governs UK border checks
UK import checks have started this week on a phased basis, which means the box is ticked after several postponements.
5 May 2024 News
Dairy beef makes up 44% of NI prime kill
Beef animals originating from the dairy herd make up a significant proportion of factory kills throughout in NI.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
More growers leave Moy Park for eggs
Before eggs packers started recruiting existing poultry units, Moy Park had firm control over its supply chain.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
‘Dodgy grain does not land in NI’
The Guild of Agricultural Journalists had a briefing about the Food Fortress programme at an event in Belfast on Tuesday.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
RHI discussed behind closed doors by MLAs
The body that represents the RHI accredited boiler owners has said it “will use all legal and political avenues” to protect its members.
17 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Sheep Trends: hoggets rise by another 10c/kg
Hoggets are trading in greater volumes above €9/kg, while top prices for spring lambs are as high as €9.70/kg to €9.80/kg.
10 April 2024 Markets
Hogget prices up £43 in Q1 of 2024
There have been plenty of positives within the sheep trade during 2024 with hogget prices rising £43 in Q1
3 April 2024 Northern Ireland