Michelle O'Neill

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from New Zealand, Uruguay, United Kingdom and UAE.

WORLD 11 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

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Australia's terms for EU trade deal

Australia's terms for EU trade deal

NEWS 11 February 2026

China is not happening for Irish beef

China is not happening for Irish beef

NEWS 8 February 2026

US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

US beef exports down 19% in November

NEWS 6 February 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

WORLD 4 February 2026

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US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

US cattle numbers fall to 75-year low

Another fall in US cattle herd will further squeeze supply for beef processors.

NEWS 28 January 2026

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s following consumer demand in removing plant-based offerings

McDonald’s announcement on dropping several vegetarian products from its menu comes at the end of veganuary 2026.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Imports have negligible impact on Irish farmgate prices

Beef imports to Ireland make a symbolic impact, but have negligible effect on the trade for Irish beef.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Up to €149/head beef price gap

Up to €149/head beef price gap

By introducing a minimum number of weeks reported requirement, this year's factory leagues better reflects every day beef trade across price-reporting beef factories.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from the UAE, United States, India and New Zealand.

WORLD 28 January 2026

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Fewer cattle drove farm gate prices in 2025 but it has also resulted to cuts in processing capacity.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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