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- Brazilian beef exports to the EU hit a 15-year high, with Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy seeing increases of 26%, 18%, and 28%, respectively, in early 2025.
- The EU's beef output dropped by 8% in the first half of 2025, boosting demand for Irish cattle, especially weanlings and store cattle.
- Irish beef prices face pressure as factories lower quotes, with bullocks at €7.30/kg and heifers at €7.40/kg.
- The UK is shifting imports from the EU to non-EU countries, with an 81% rise in non-EU imports in early 2025.
- Bluetongue disease is affecting cattle availability in Europe, leading to reduced exports and higher prices for Irish livestock.
