AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoAgri-Food & Exports: Irish beef export volumes dipped in Jan–May 2026 to 184,329t, the lowest in five years, but value per kilo hit a record €7.13/kg as total export value eased only slightly to €1.314bn. Dairy Competition: Tirlán’s plan to supply Costco with Irish butter under Kirkland branding has sparked fresh concern among Irish dairy groups about brand pressure on Kerrygold. Livestock Health & Farm Practice: Teagasc warns farmers not to spread fertiliser when grass growth is below 35kg DM/ha, while Dunbia urges lamb injection sites be moved to the neck to protect export eligibility; a new TB regionalisation plan in NI targets a 40% reactor reduction. Shipping & Logistics: Brittany Ferries’ decision to stop live animal transport from September has left exporters “blindsided,” with Irish livestock shippers warning of capacity and journey-time constraints. Sustainability at Shows: The Sustainable Livestock Village returns to Tullamore Show on 9 August with practical demos and talks on climate, water and nature, backed by major agri bodies. Business & Industry: Finning reports Q2 2026 results with revenue up 20% and product support growth continuing; STERIS posts fiscal 2027 Q1 revenue up 7% with unchanged yearly expectations. Consumer & Policy: DIGI data shows Irish average alcohol consumption per adult fell 2.1% last year to 9.30 LPA, continuing a long-term decline.
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