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Sheep Trends: trade steadies after recent pressure
Darren Carty
Base quotes for Thursday are unchanged, with lambs trading in the main from €7.90/kg to €8.00/kg, with top prices including bonuses rising to €8.10/kg.
24 May 2023 Northern Ireland
New push to scrap standstill at GB sales
A potential solution to the six-month standstill for Northern Ireland livestock was agreed between the EU and UK last year.
24 May 2023 News
Brexit competition arrives for Irish exports
As Ireland looks to grow beef and ultimately sheep meat exports to China, competition is on its way for the UK market.
Beef Trends: finisher frustration mounting
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for factory finished stock.
17 May 2023 Markets
GB egg packers ruffle feathers in NI
Existing egg producers who supply Northern Ireland-based egg packers are the main target for packers in Britain.
17 May 2023 Northern Ireland
Brexit detail still a problem
The EU-UK relationship has improved, but operational details remain for trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.
12 May 2023 News
Minister urges agri-food exporters to prepare for new UK import requirements
The Minister warned that failure to prepare intensively for these changes could result in disruption to Irish agri-food exports and supply chains to Britain.
5 May 2023 News
Feast for a king - surge in meat and dairy demand expected
This weekend's coronation of King Charles III means an extra holiday and surge in demand for meat and dairy products for the festivities.
5 May 2023 News
New global power axis taking shape
The visit to China by Brazil's president and the hosting of a visit by the Russian foreign minister shows Brazil is determined to forge an independent foreign policy.
23 April 2023 News
Hogget prices push on to 600p/kg
The sheep trade is benefiting from competition between processors on both sides of the Irish border.
12 April 2023 Northern Ireland
Contracts in UK pig sector to be regulated
The announcement follows a UK-wide public consultation which looked at the nature of the relationships across the pig supply chain.
12 April 2023 Northern Ireland
Milk price cuts for peak supply in Britain
Dairy processors in Britain have announced further price cuts as supplies reach their peak in May.
12 April 2023 Northern Ireland