Slaughtering

10m extra cattle slaughtered in Mercosur countries in last four years

Adam Woods has the latest on a big increase in the cattle supply from Mercosur countries.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

10m extra cattle slaughtered in Mercosur countries in last four years

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Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Watch: global beef production declining but consumption growing

Watch: global beef production declining but consumption growing

NEWS 16 January 2026

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

Is Kepak kick-starting beef restructuring?

DEALER 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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Chinese pull pin on Banagher plan

Chinese pull pin on Banagher plan

Disappointment in the midlands as the proposed development of the meat plant in Offaly is shelved.

DEALER 15 October 2025

NI sheep kill lowest since 2011

NI sheep kill lowest since 2011

Both the cattle and the sheep kill at NI abattoirs in 2025 is likely to be down on previous years.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 October 2025

Beef Trends: sour end to super 2025 for beef trade

Beef Trends: sour end to super 2025 for beef trade

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s beef trade and looks back at 2025 in terms of beef prices achieved over the last 12 months.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

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

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Factory returns lag NI marts for cows

Prices paid in marts suggest it is the best outlet for anyone with fat cows to sell

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 October 2025

Beef Trends: quotes jump for second week

Beef Trends: quotes jump for second week

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

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Editorial: have beef factories killed the golden goose?

Editorial: have beef factories killed the golden goose?

The number of farmers slaughtering cattle has reduced by 17,400 in the last 10 years.

VIEWPOINTS 15 October 2025

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