Beef
Tullow Mart in Co. Carlow held its weekly cattle sale on Friday (August 14), with trade showing positive signs.
Dairy
Ireland’s National Genotyping Programme has surpassed one million calf genotypes in 2026 alone, according to ICBF.
Gort Co-Operative Mart, Co. Galway hosted its annual show and sale of autumn-born Belgian Blue sired (BBX) weanlings on Thursday (August 13).
Agri-Business
Tyson Foods has announced that it is to close two major beef processing facilities and to sell another amid a "historic" cattle shortage.
The Beef Plan Movement (BPM) has accused Brittany Ferries of discriminating against Ireland’s livestock sector.
Cattle Trade
Kilkenny Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday (August 13), as 470 animals went through the ring, with prices staying stable.
This week's factory quotes sees most processors hold their beef price offers at the same level as last week, with trade generally firm.
ABP Ireland and lamb processor Irish Country Meats have marked their fifth consecutive year of 'Gold Membership' of Origin Green.
Fodder
The association representing grain growers has urged livestock farmers to consider stored grain during a shortage of fodder.
Due to the wet autumn last year followed by a wet spring this year, soil compaction may be holding many farms back in terms of grass growth.
Dairy cows have accounted for almost 80% of the factory cull cow kill in the first six months of this year.
Clare Co-Operative Mart held its weekly cattle sale in Ennis Mart on Thursday (August 13) as numbers through the ring.
Environment
Farmers have spent the summer battling scorching heat and drought — now they may face a fight against nutrient spreading rulebooks too.
Over 1 in 5 or 20% of the steers slaughtered in Ireland in the first half of 2026 graded an 'O-' or below, according to DAFM.
Grass
Due to the ongoing drought conditions across much of Ireland, grass feed supply remains at the forefront of farmers’ concerns.
Over 270,000 head of Irish cattle have been exported to date this year, according to latest figures from DAFM.
N.Ireland
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed a third case of bluetongue in Scotland.
Weight limit changes have been announced for the ninth Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships to be held in November.
Castlerea Co-Operative Livestock Mart held its weekly cattle sale on Thursday, as numbers remained strong and prices reflected the quality.
The average steer carcass weight increased by 21kg in the first half of 2026 versus the first half of 2025.
Drought
Farmers around the country, especially in the southeast, are battling drought, and many of them are well into their fodder supplies.
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A debate has kicked off with regard to the merits of including palm kernel expeller in Irish livestock rations.
