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Cattle exports to Northern Ireland drop by 52%

March 14, 2018

The number of Irish cattle exported to Northern Ireland has dropped drastically, figures from the Department of Agriculture show. During the first nine…

Exporters awaiting ferry ‘green light’ before moving calves

March 2, 2018

Dairy

Calf exporters are battling the elements in a bid to collect calves prior to this weekend. Storm Emma’s snow accumulations resulted in ferry…

Over 1,000 Irish bulls take to the seas for Libya

February 27, 2018

Beef

A boat carrying over 1,000 Friesian bulls left Greenore Port, Co. Louth, for Libya on Sunday, February 25. Organised by Supreme Livestock, the…

Map: Ireland’s live cattle exports up 32.7% – but where did they go?

December 20, 2017

Beef

The number of Irish cattle exported during 2017 has increased by 32.7% on the corresponding period in 2016, figures from Bord Bia show.…

Export update: 112% jump in Irish weanling shipments

July 22, 2017

Beef

There has been a marked increase in the number of weanlings shipped out of Ireland by live export means this year. Figures from…

Ship to bring 3,000 Irish bulls to Turkey en route to Ireland

June 30, 2017

Beef

The Atlantic M – a Panama-registered livestock carrier – is en route to Co. Waterford to load a consignment of 3,000 Irish bulls…

Market competition: Finished cattle exports climb 16.2%

June 26, 2017

Beef

The number of cattle shipped from Ireland by live export continues to be positive, figures from the Department of Agriculture show. In total,…

Cattle prices on the increase this week

May 19, 2017

Beef

Cattle prices are increasing again this week, with reports of €4.10 up to €4.20 (base) offered for steers and €4.20 to €4.30 offered for…

Live cattle exports surpass 92,000 head

May 6, 2017

Beef

Irish live cattle shipments have reached a three-year high as some 92,199 have been shipped from Ireland by live export since the beginning…

3,000 bulls to load for Turkey

April 25, 2017

Beef

A consignment of approximately 3,000 Irish bulls will be loaded today, destined for Turkey. The shipment, organised by Purcell Brothers, will be loaded…

Calf exports in a positive position but shipments to the North slide

March 4, 2017

Beef

Calf exports appear to be in a positive position as some 5,643 head have been shipped out of Ireland up to the week…

Map: Where were Ireland’s cattle exported to in 2016?

December 28, 2016

Beef

The number of Irish cattle exported during 2016 has declined by 21.4% on the corresponding period in 2015, figures from Bord Bia show.…

Some 2,200 Irish bulls en route to Libya

December 1, 2016

Beef

A shipment of approximately 2,200 Irish bulls are en route to Libya after the consignment was loaded by a Meath-based exporting company earlier…

Cattle exporters on a discovery mission in Algeria

November 7, 2016

Beef

A number of Irish cattle exporters have been on a discovery mission in Algeria to search for new markets for Irish stock. As…

Irish live cattle exports continue to fall – Bord Bia

October 6, 2016

Beef

The number of Irish cattle exported by live export means continues to fall, the latest figures from Bord Bia show. To the week…

What does the future hold for Irish cattle numbers?

September 15, 2016

Beef

Irish cattle supplies are likely to increase by 100,000 in 2017 to 1.71m head, according to Teagasc Beef Specialist Aidan Murray. Speaking at Teagasc’s…