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Tight beef supplies to continue in 2025
Amy Forde
In 2024, Irish beef supplies were impacted by lower carcase weights, which were down by an estimated 5%, Bord Bia said.
1 January 2025 Feature
Department of Foreign Affairs urged red carpet rollout for ‘prickly’ Iranians
Beef sales that could potentially 'eliminate the need for intervention in 1994' and deliver IR£90m in export earnings was the prize on offer from a visit by senior Iranian officials.
1 January 2025 News
December in Donegal during the storm
Farm visits and club exchanges in Donegal with dinner and a drink or two.
Five things to be positive about beef farming in 2025
Adam Woods takes a look ahead to 2025 and what could for in store for beef farmers.
23 December 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: trade steady in last full week of processing
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.
16 December 2024 Markets
Mercosur deal bursts beef positivity
At a European level the fact is that 200,000t of South American beef is entering the EU already, so this deal means it can now come in at a cheaper entry cost.
11 December 2024 Editorial
Farmer Writes: economics and entertainment, a dangerous combination
Rising beef prices and a good general mood at farm level are to be welcomed, according to Tommy Moyles, but the shadow of Mercosur means there's less chance to relax.
11 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Irish butchers need our support all year - not just during the festive season
The Irish Butchers’ Guild is appealing to consumers to choose their meats carefully to support local farmers and independent traders, writes Janine Kennedy.
11 December 2024 News
Regulator publishes factory selling prices
The Agri-Food Regulator has revealed its first findings on prices secured by Irish beef factories.
10 December 2024 News
Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding
Adam Woods has the latest on increased pressure to get the Mercosur trade deal across the line this week.
5 December 2024 News
South Korea lifts suspension on Irish beef
The temporary suspension was announced in September after a case of atypical BSE was discovered.
4 December 2024 Markets
Beef breaks €6/kg barrier
Adam Woods has some positive news on the beef trade this week with quotes rising by the day.
27 November 2024 Markets