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  • New live export State of the Industry report released
  • Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports
  • Brittany Ferries Ends Live Irish Calf Exports

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

New live export State of the Industry report released

Australia exported more than 1.16 million livestock worth almost $1.1 billion in 2025, with live cattle exports reaching their highest level since 2019 and animal mortality rates r...

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rte.ie /1 month ago

Brittany Ferries to cease live animal exports

Brittany Ferries will cease live animal exports to France from next month, a decision that has raised concern with the Irish Farmers Association.

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marinelink.com /1 week ago

Brittany Ferries Ends Live Irish Calf Exports

On September 1, Brittany Ferries stopped transporting live farm animals including unweaned calves.The move marks another milestone in a campaign by NGOs to end long-distance live t...

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beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

S6 Ep26: Live export identity Patrick Underwood

Weekly Grill podcast his Kerry Lonergan caught up recently with live export industry identity Patrick Underwood, talking outlook for the rest of this year and into 2027, challenges...

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irishtimes.com /4 weeks ago

Irish Ferries the last remaining option for livestock transport after French firm halts exports

Campaigners celebrate shift as farmers and politicians express concern for market access

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Public meeting to discuss ‘growing crisis’ in livestock export sector

Independent Ireland is set to host a public meeting in Athlone next week to discuss the “growing crisis facing Ireland’s livestock export sector”. The decision to call the meeting...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Watch: Livestock exporters urged to work together

Livestock exporters have been urged to work together and put on a united front to secure transport capacity for Irish cattle, and particularly calves. A meeting took place in Athlo...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Calls for new taskforce to focus on future of live exports

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has called for a dedicated taskforce to be established to safeguard the future of live exports. This follows a meeting of liv...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

Live exports: Cowen calls for focus on retaining Irish Ferries service

MEP Barry Cowen has called on the government to ensure that the livestock transport services of Irish Ferries are retained and potentially expanded. His comments follow the decisio...

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Higher cattle prices and weaker rupiah weigh on first-half live exports

Australian cattle exports fell almost 30 percent in the first half of 2026, with an earlier Lebaran, higher cattle prices, rising input costs and a weak Indonesian rupiah combining...

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beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

Global dairy heifer live export demand grows

Australian dairy farmers could be in the box seat to capitalise on a looming global shortage of high-quality dairy heifers, with demand growing across a range of international mark...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Brittany Ferries exit spurs call for live export strategy

The goverment needs to move beyond short-term assurances and commit to a national plan to ensure resilience in the live export sector, an Offaly TD said. Brittany Ferries recently...

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beefcentral.com /1 week ago

Nominations open for 2026 Livestock Export Young Achiever of the Year

The search is on for the next generation of leaders who will help shape the future of Australia’s livestock export industry.

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Importance of lamb exports to Europe stressed at EasyCare open evening

The importance of lamb exports to Europe, and ensuring carcasses are acceptable to meat inspectors, were among the topics discussed at an EasyCare open evening. The event was hoste...

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beefcentral.com /1 week ago

SE Asia Report: An early flicker of life in a stalled market

First-half Australian cattle exports fell 29 per cent and the squeeze is now biting downstream as Indonesian feedlots discount stock and ask for extended payment terms, while expor...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

How many extra calves would Irish farmers need to rear if calf exports ended?

The calf export market is a key outlet for Irish calves bred from the dairy herd, with over 215,000 calves exported from Ireland to date this year. These calves are exported to cus...

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independent.ie /3 weeks ago

Questions need to be answered on viability of Ireland’s live export routes, claims Offaly TD

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Bord Bia: Brittany Ferries decision ‘disappointing’

Bord Bia has said that the decision by Brittany Ferries to cease carrying livestock is “disappointing”, and could impact Ireland’s access to key European markets. Seamus McMenamin,...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Blow to calf exports as Brittany Ferries to end livestock transport

Brittany Ferries has confirmed to Agriland its plans to end its livestock transport services from Ireland to mainland Europe. This development will have a significant impact on the...

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agriland.ie /2 days ago

MEP to meet with Brittany Ferries today on live export decision

An Irish MEP is set to push Brittany Ferries again on its decision to end its involvement in the live trade. Ciaran Mullooly will meet with the leadership of the shipping company,...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

MEP: Heydon ‘must be prepared to step in’ if export capacity lost

An Irish MEP has said that Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon “must be prepared to step in” if transport capacity for livestock exports is lost. As Agrilan...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Mullooly to raise live exports with French president in MEP meeting

Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said he will raise the issue of Ireland’s live export capacity with the French president Emmanual Macron when he meets him as part of a group of MEPs....

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goodmenproject.com /1 week ago

Choosing a Reliable Reptiles Exporter: What Buyers Should Know

— Navigating the international exotic pet trade requires diligence, biological understanding, and a clear grasp of regulatory standards. Whether you are an experienced breeder, a p...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

What to expect from tonight’s meeting on live exports?

A meeting will take place this evening (Saturday, August 15) in the Athlone Springs Hotel in Co. Roscommon on the challenges in the live export sector following the decision of Bri...

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